Product - Associate Technical Developer, Technical Development

Aritzia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product Discount

Baby Leave Program

The SET fitness studio

Aritzia Virtual Wellness

Dog-friendly offices

Job summary

Aritzia is seeking an Associate, Technical Developer to ensure everyday luxury through precise fit, construction, and quality. You will work with design, materials, and vendors to translate creative intent into actionable technical specifications for each style.

Based in Vancouver, you will support sampling, fittings, and development processes, contributing to a high-performance team that delivers premium products and growth opportunities within the Global Manufacturing group.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating technical development for apparel or similar goods.
• Knowledge of fabric fit, construction, and design intent.
• Ability to communicate technical details clearly with vendors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate clear technical specifications for new styles.
• Support illustration and draft of construction, fit, and materials details.
• Contribute to Bill of Materials accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with fitting, prototype reviews, and pre-production checks.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Fabric, Trims, and Technical Design teams.

Skills

Technical development

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing knowledge

Vendor coordination

Tools

Bill of Materials management

3D prototyping processes

Job description

THE BUSINESS

We are Everyday Luxury™. It's what we do and how we do it — together. It's working alongside world-class talent in pursuit of world-class results. It's maximizing your potential in a high-performance culture. It's knowing that wherever you are, you belong. It's elevating your world — and the world of those who love and will love Aritzia. It's You. And an endless runway of opportunity. With a Global Support Campus in Vancouver and additional Support Office hubs in major cities across North America — including Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and Seattle — our workplace network is strategically designed to support our People and serve our Clients a frictionless experience. So, you can do what you do best — with us.

THE TEAM

The mission of the Global Manufacturing team is to deliver consistency & precision in the fit and construction of every style fulfilling the creative vision.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a member of the Technical Development team, you will be part of the team responsible for delivering on the Creative Design vision and Aritzia’s customer expectations through the consistency & precision of fit, construction & quality of our product. As the Associate, Technical Developer, you will ensure we deliver Everyday Luxury through your manufacturing knowledge and proactive and collaborative communications with cross-functional teams and vendors. And, with the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless – from a rewarding career in Technical Development to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

THE ROLE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

To ensure clear & comprehensive instructions, aligned to our standards, that enable accurate sample development for every style:

• Materials Suitability – Partner cross-functionally with Fabric and/or Trims to understand and manage fabric fit for purpose and suitability
• Technical/Flat Illustration – Support the team to reference Technical Design’s illustration of a style for design details, construction and proportions to align technical specifications to design intent
• Detail Illustration – Support the team to sketch garment detail illustrations, informative of technical specifications to support the accurate construction of a style
• Bill of Materials – Support the team to contribute to the Bill of Materials for Technical Development owned components and validate its overall completeness and accuracy, in partnership with Technical Design
• Size & Fit Specifications – Support the team to define the fit specifications that outline the intended shape, proportions and sizing of a style to achieve a consistent and accurate fit across sizes
• Construction Specifications – Support the team to define the construction requirements, leveraging Aritzia’s construction standards to ensure alignment

FIT SAMPLES

To validate that the physical sample aligns with our specifications & creative vision

• Sourcing – Partner with Sourcing to assess a new FG Supplier’s execution of samples to evaluate their construction execution and capabilities against Aritzia’s high quality standards
• Mock-Up – Support the team to explore and refine the execution of new construction techniques, fits, trims, and/or details and finishes on a specific style for current season development
• 3D Prototype – Support the team to request and refine 3D prototype samples to assess a garment’s fit and construction, and gain cross-functional alignment on style intent
• Prototype – Support the team to request and refine prototype samples to approve a garment’s measurements, fit, construction, and execution before proceeding with purchase order
• Pre-Production – Support the team to request and validate that the measurements, fit, construction, and execution requirements are met before proceeding to bulk production
• Top-of-Production – Support the team to request and validate that the top-of-production samples meet all requirements for records
• Wear Test – Support the team to gather user feedback from the wear test program to validate each styles size, fit, fabric, and construction
• Size Set – Support the team to request and validate multiple sizes of each style, ensuring alignment with Aritzia’s requirements and grading standards

TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT

To effectively manage and optimize the day-to-day operations of technical development

• Fit Block & Patterns Library – Support the team to maintain Aritzia’s best-in-class library of fit blocks and patterns used in style development
• Samples Library – Partner with Samples to ensure effective access, facilitation, and presentation of samples to service Aritzia’s needs
• Fittings – Support the team to execute fittings in accordance with Aritzia’s best practices and approach
• Fit Models – Support the team to select, staff and coach fit models appropriately, ensuring accurate corporate measurements
• Dress Form / 3D Avatar – Support the team to effectively communicate with internal and external suppliers to ensure their understanding of Aritzia’s physical dress form dimensions
• Supplies – Use, manage and maintain technical development workspace supplies to deliver best-in-class results
• Component Suppliers – Support the team to effectively source, manage, and onboard component suppliers, to address the specific needs of the Technical Development department

Throughout the course of employment, additional duties and responsibilities may be amended as required.

THE COMPENSATION

At Aritzia, we provide market-leading compensation packages designed to reward impact through our pay-for-performance philosophy. The range for roles at this level is $50,000 - $150,000 per year. Total compensation may include base, bonus and/or equity depending on the role, which has the potential to be greater than this range. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces, and elevated perks and experiences — we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• Baby Leave Program — We provide up to 16 weeks of paid time to support you and your growing family.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET — Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness — Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras — We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team. We’re committed to making your experience positive and transparent. Please note, our recruiters will only contact you using an @aritzia.com email address. If you receive recruitment-related messages from other domains, please disregard them.

Everyday Luxury. To Elevate Your World.™

We are Everyday Luxury. It’s what we do and how we do it — together. It’s working alongside world-class talent in pursuit of world-class results. It’s maximizing your potential in a high-performance culture. It’s knowing that wherever you are, you belong. It’s elevating your world — and the world of those who love and will love Aritzia. It’s You. And an endless runway of opportunity. Curious to learn more? What we do Who we are Sustainability Community Giving We’re committed to making your experience positive and transparent. Please note, our recruiters will only contact you using an @aritzia.com email address. If you receive recruitment-related messages from other domains, please disregard them.