Senior Technical Designer /Technical Designer, Technical Design

Aritzia LP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product Discount

Baby Leave

A-OK Commissary

In-office Fitness

Virtual Wellness

Dog-friendly Office

Office Amenities

Other perks

Job summary

Aritzia is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to translate the creative vision into technically feasible blueprints for each style. You will support the team in curating and developing world-class design details that our client will love, ensuring execution aligns with the creative direction.

The role offers opportunities for growth within the Technical Design Department across North America, with a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience in garment construction and technical illustration.
• An understanding and passion for the fashion industry in which we operate.
• An understanding of Aritzia's brand vision and style fundamentals with a focus on trends and cultural influences.

Responsibilities

• Translate the design of style details for the line.
• Create actionable blueprints to ensure that each style executes on the creative vision.
• Manage style development administration to ensure that each style executes on the creative vision.

Skills

Garment construction

Technical illustration

Brand vision understanding

Job description

We kindly request that a portfolio & resume are submitted as part of your application. Applications received without a portfolio will not be considered at this time. We appreciate your cooperation & understanding!

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 Technical Design Department is to translate conceptual designs into actionable blueprints.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our Technical Design team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for translating the creative vision into technically feasible and accurate blueprints for each style. As the Senior Technical Designer / Technical Designer, you will support the team to curate and develop world-class design details that our client will love. With the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless – from a rewarding career in the Technical Design Department to continued growth at Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Senior Technical Designer / Technical Designer, you will:

• Translate the design of style details for the line
• Create actionable blueprints to ensure that each style executes on the creative vision
• Manage style development administration to ensure that each style executes on the creative vision

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Senior Technical Designer / Technical Designer has:

• Proven skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience in garment construction and technical illustration
• An understanding and passion for the industry in which we operate
• An understanding of Aritzia's brand vision and style fundamentals with a focus on trends and cultural influences

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. 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:

• 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 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. Join us to elevate your world.

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