Senior Designer – Men’s Hike

Arc'teryx Equipment; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

RRSP matching

Time off & flexibility

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Arc’teryx Equipment in North Vancouver is seeking a Senior Designer – Men’s Hike to design innovative and expressive apparel aligned with our design vision. You’ll lead with curiosity, mentor teammates, and collaborate across teams to deliver technically proficient silhouettes that perform in the outdoors.

You’ll apply advanced patterning, sewing, and garment construction skills, developing prototypes and exploring yarns and materials while staying true to Arc’teryx aesthetics and performance

Qualifications

• Degree in Design (Apparel, Industrial or Textile Engineering).
• 8+ years’ hands-on experience designing functional apparel.
• 1+ year experience coaching or leading a team.
• Advanced knowledge of patterning, sewing, and garment construction.
• Proficiency with pattern software (Adobe Illustrator, Gerber).

Responsibilities

• Create innovative apparel addressing athletes' needs.
• Develop silhouettes and fits grounded in function.
• Provide solutions that extend beyond original intent for style.
• Partner with developers on yarns, materials and construction techniques.
• Support Inline Innovation projects with prototyping and patterns.
• Build concept prototypes for review, testing and validation.
• Observe athletes and users to gather insights.
• Collaborate closely with Designers to introduce new concepts.

Skills

Patterning

Garment construction

Prototype development

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Pattern software

Education

Degree in Design (Apparel, Industrial or Textile Engineering)

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Gerber or equivalent pattern software

Job description

As the Senior Designer – Men’s Hike, you design innovative and expressive apparel solutions that are aligned with the Arc’teryx design vision and you, continuously exceed our guests’ evolving needs. You bring your curiosity and passion for product to imagine and build innovative, relevant and resolved designs. You are an innovative problem solver with a focus on collaborative teamwork.

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

Key Products You’ll Be Designing For:

• Technical styles (down, hardshell, synthetic insultations, etc.)

Meet Your Future Team:

We create innovative apparel solutions that work for a variety of activities such as climbing, snow sports, hiking, and mountain running. We are builders, problem solvers and passionate outdoor enthusiasts. Fueled by curiosity, we take an immersive approach to identifying future needs then build, test, and validate products that solve for real functional challenges. We are innovative problem solvers with a focus on collaborative teamwork.

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As the Senior Designer – Men’s Hike, you design innovative and expressive apparel solutions that are aligned with the Arc’teryx design vision and you, continuously exceed our guests’ evolving needs. You bring your curiosity and passion for product to imagine and build innovative, relevant and resolved designs. You are an innovative problem solver with a focus on collaborative teamwork.

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

Key Products You’ll Be Designing For:

• Technical styles (down, hardshell, synthetic insultations, etc.)

Meet Your Future Team:

We create innovative apparel solutions that work for a variety of activities such as climbing, snow sports, hiking, and mountain running. We are builders, problem solvers and passionate outdoor enthusiasts. Fueled by curiosity, we take an immersive approach to identifying future needs then build, test, and validate products that solve for real functional challenges. We are innovative problem solvers with a focus on collaborative teamwork.

If you were the Senior Designer – Men’s Hike now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Creating innovative apparel to address the needs of our athletes and guests
• Creating expression in key concepts through silhouette and fit grounded in function
• Providing solution that expand beyond original intent to provide style
• Partnering with our developers to drive the research and development of innovative technologies including yarns and materials, as well as fit, pattern and construction techniques for all product categories
• Supporting Inline Innovation projects through developing unique and resolved approaches to product solutions, patterning and prototyping
• Building partial or complete concept prototypes to allow for solutions to be reviewed, tested and validated
• Collecting insights through observing, product testing, research and working closely with athletes/end users
• Collaborating closely with other Designers to bring new concepts to the range
• Maintaining continuous awareness of industry trends and collaborating with Arc’teryx athletes and other industry representatives, enabling Arc’teryx to exceed our guests’ evolving needs
• Presenting at internal meetings, design reviews and seasonal stage gates, annual seasonal handoffs and other product meetings
• Attending tradeshows, visiting sourcing and development vendors as required (likely quarterly)

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

• Creating an innovative and wholistic approach to apparel that encompasses yarn and material innovation, construction innovation, silhouette and fit approach

Are you our next Senior Designer – Men’s Hike?

• You have a Degree in Design (Apparel, Industrial or Textile Engineering), with 8+ years’ hands-on experience designing functional apparel and 1+ year experience coaching or leading a team
• You have advanced knowledge, skill and ability in mentoring others on the design process, including patterning, sewing, and garment construction
• You have advanced technical and creative skills to pattern and prototype new products
• You are an excellent team player with the ability to take direction, work with minimal supervision
• You have hands-on experience creating tools and construction methods to assist in solving construction issues
• You have excellent planning, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills
• You are technically proficient with 8 years’ experience using Adobe Illustrator, Gerber or an equivalent pattern software
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
• You have a strong knowledge of Arc’teryx products and interest/involvement in activities Arc’teryx makes products for

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is CAD$108,000 - CAD$142,000

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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