Product Development Lead

ARC'TERYX; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc’teryx in Vancouver is seeking a Product Development Lead to guide a small team of Product Developers from concept to production readiness. You will ensure design intent, fit, and technical performance align with Arc’teryx standards while coaching colleagues and partnering with cross-functional partners.

You will manage timelines, coach on design, prototype production, BOM documentation, and ensure responsible sourcing.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in product development with at least 2 years in a senior role focused on technical/innovative apparel or equivalent.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent industry training or related business experience.
• Strong understanding of the product lifecycle from ideation to consumer.
• Clear understanding of design intent, aesthetics, construction, production and fit.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership with coaching/mentoring abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing.
• Experience communicating with domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers.
• Experience in product costing and negotiation.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Goal-driven with a results-oriented attitude.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Proficient in Illustrator and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of Product Developers and manage day-to-day team leadership.
• Train the team on design, fit, and quality to deliver production-ready samples and specs.
• Partner with Product Operations on calendars and ensure timelines are met across development stages.
• Provide regular reporting of team performance metrics to leadership.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure consistent fit, pattern, and construction through development.
• Produce prototypes, maintain BOM documentation, and support quality processes with standard specs.
• Manage a limited set of complex models as technical expert ensuring Arc’teryx brand standards.
• Uphold Fair Labour Association codes across Arc’teryx supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Illustrator

MS Office

Product lifecycle

Vendor management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

MS Excel

Job description

Your opportunity at Arc’teryx:

As the Product Development Lead, you lead a specialized team of Product Developers through the development of our most technical products. Your efforts focus on managing a product from concept through to production readiness. Your innovative and solutions-focused approach to development ensures that each product you and your team work on meets Arc’teryx design intent and supply chain requirements. You demonstrate integrity in your work, lead by example, and provide overall support and coaching to the Product Developers.

Meet your future team:

We are a small, high-performing team that works closely with allaspectsof 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, 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 in the Product Development Lead role now, here are some of the core activities you would be responsible for:

• Supporting the Manager, Product Development in building and coaching a team of technical Product Developers, and owning the day-to-day leadership and development of the team
• Training the team on design, fit, and quality to deliver pre-production worthy samples and specifications
• Partnering with Product Operations on calendar requirements, ensuring timelines are met throughout the product creation process by managing workloads amongst team members
• Providing regular reporting of team performance metrics to Product Development leadership team
• Facilitating regular communication between cross-functional groups to establish and maintain practices to ensure consistent fit, pattern and construction through the product development process
• Accurately producing prototypes, maintaining an accurate documentation of BOM information, and supporting quality processes by leveraging standard spec documentation
• Managing a limited repertoire of complex models as the technical expert, ensuring Arcteryx brand standards are consistently met
• Upholding Fair Labour 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:

• Supporting strategic needs through contributions to high-visibility projects
• Project management of custom calendar projects

Are you our next Lead, Product Development?

• You have 8+ years’ experience in product development, with a minimum of 2 years at a senior level with an emphasis on technical / innovative apparel and equipment, or equivalent additional experience in lieu
• You have an Undergraduate Degree OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience
• You have a complete understanding of the product lifecycle process - from ideation to consumer
• You have a comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction, production and fit
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• You have strong leadership skills with an aptitude for coaching and mentoring teams
• You have an extensive knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing
• You have experience effectively communicating with and travelling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers
• You have experience in product costing and negotiation skills
• You are detailed and accuracy oriented with strong organizational skills
• You are goal-driven with a results-oriented attitude
• You have strong prioritization skills
• You have strong computer skills in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office

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 is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’re committed 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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