Product - Associate, Technical Development

ARITZIA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate in Technical Development, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring products achieve world-class fit and construction. This unique opportunity allows you to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors, driving the delivery of high-quality products that embody the brand's commitment to Everyday Luxury. With a focus on continuous learning and development, you will thrive in a dynamic environment that values creativity and innovation. If you are passionate about garment construction and eager to make an impact, this role offers endless growth potential in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Product Discount

In-house Café

On-site Fitness Studio

Virtual Wellness Resources

Aspirational Workplace

Private Parent's Room

On-site Medical Care

Dry-cleaning Discounts

Hotel Discounts

Self-care Promotions

Qualifications

• Proven skills in garment construction and fit with a commitment to self-development.
• Experience in pattern making and knowledge of Gerber preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product delivers consistent and superior fit.
• Manage day-to-day operations of technical development.

Skills

Garment construction

Fit assessment

Pattern making

Proactive communication

Education

Certification in garment construction

Experience in technical development

Tools

Gerber software

Job description

THE TEAM

The mission of the Technical Development Department is to deliver fit and construction that fulfills the Creative Design Vision.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our Technical Development team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for ensuring Aritzia's product achieves world-class construction and fit for every Aritzia customer. As the Associate, Technical Development, you will support with delivering the highest-quality product that delivers on Aritzia's Everyday Luxury promise, leveraging proactive, collaborative communication with cross-functional teams within Aritzia, and external vendors. 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

As the Associate, Technical Development, you will:

1. Ensure that our product delivers a consistent and superior fit.
2. Ensure that our product executes with best-in-class construction.
3. Ensure that all fit samples execute on Design's creative design vision.
4. Bring life to our product samples to ensure wearable, functional and flattering fits.
5. Effectively manage and optimize the day-to-day operations of technical development.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Associate, Technical Development has:

1. Proven skills, certifications, education and/or experience in garment construction and fit and the appetite to continuously develop oneself.
2. Pattern making experience, Gerber knowledge preferred.
3. A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles.

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $25-$32 per hour. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia's Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences - we provide it all.

THE PERKS

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

1. Product Discount - Maybe you've heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
2. A -OK Commissary & Café - Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and café is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Aspirational Workplace - Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They're also dog friendly. Woof.
6. Amenities - Additional amenities include a private parent's room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
7. 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.