Product Development Assistant

ARC'TERYX; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

RRSP matching

Employee Stock Purchase program

Paid time off

Arc’teryx Academies

Job summary

ARC’TERYX is seeking a Product Development Assistant to support the Product Creation Development Team in North Vancouver. You will help with data entry, sampling coordination, and material management, contributing to on-time concept to fit development.

The role requires post-secondary education in apparel or related field, knowledge of garment construction, and strong attention to detail. Proactive collaboration with designers and developers is essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in apparel, textile design, technology, merchandising or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of garment construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data handling.

Responsibilities

• Support the Product Creation Development Team with data entry, sampling coordination, material tracking and testing support.
• Organize approved raw material inventory and support design maker phase.
• Assist through the sampling process from concept through fit approval.
• Ensure timely delivery of PDA responsibilities against product creation calendars.

Skills

Garment construction knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Autonomy and collaboration balance

Education

Post-secondary education in apparel, textile design, technology, or merchandising

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department : Product Creation

Reports to : Manager,, Product Development

Location: North Vancouver, BC

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX :

As the Product Development Assistant (PDA), you support the Product Creation Development Team in their efforts to develop a consistent level of quality, promoting Arc’teryx as a brand that consistently exceeds customer expectations.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is expected to be performed on location. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Meet Your Future Team:

We are a small, high performing team that works closely with all aspects of product creation. The work we do behind the scenes supports Designers and Product Developers to accomplish go-to-market deliverables. You will be part of a focused team of Product Developers, Designers, Design Developers, Pattern Makers, and a Cut & Sew team that works on creating innovative product. Our team builds strong relationships with cross-functional partners to realize ideas into commercialized successes.

If you were the Product Development Assistant now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Supporting the Product Creation Development Team with all aspects of product development, including (but not limited to) data entry, compiling spec packages, coordinating raw materials for sampling, product testing and washing, for concept and proto samples
• Organizing approved raw material inventory within the design centre, and supporting the material needs for the design maker phase
• Contributing to the design maker phase alongside your product creation partners
• Supporting throughout the sample process, from concepting through to fit approved stage
• Ensuring the timely delivery of all PDA responsibilities against product creation calendars
• Preparing commercial invoices, tracking packages to factories and providing product details to support logistic requirements, from concept through to fit approved stage
• Organizing and maintaining team sample racks
• Organizing all sampling inventory and archiving
• Ordering approved raw materials, stock transfers and supplies for the Design and Development teams as required
• Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

• Creating strong cross-functional relationships with Raw Materials, Design, and Cut & Sew teams, amongst others
• Collaborating to create efficient processes in fabric material inventories, sample tracking, and shipping
• Supporting Product Developers in managing models

Are you our next Product Development Assistant?

• You have a post-secondary education in apparel or textile design, technology, merchandising, or the equivalent experience
• You have a knowledge of garment construction
• You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• You have a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• You demonstrate intercultural fluency and can collaborate with diverse teams
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Compensation

Thesalary range for this role is CAD$46,000 – CAD$60,000.

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay isdeterminedby your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’recommitted to fair,equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance.Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

• Health &wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial wellbeing -RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc’teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
• Time & Flexibilit y - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program(dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
• Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc’teryx Academies(outdoor skill-building events),Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals(exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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