Director

Aritzia; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product Discount

Baby Leave Program

Aritzia Virtual Wellness

A-OK Cafe

Aspirational Workspace

Job summary

Aritzia is growing and our Boutique Management Team is expanding in the Washington DC area. As Director, Retail you will lead the team to sell clothes, deliver world-class experiences, and build loyal client relationships.

You will ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time, own the shopping environment, and partner with Business Support to align with corporate objectives while fostering career development.

Qualifications

• Proven and best-in-class leadership, education, and/or certifications in related fields.
• Commitment to learn, apply, champion, and enrich Aritzia's values and leadership principles.
• Collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners for shared business outcomes.
• Set clear objectives and design a strategy that inspires the team.
• Commit to continuous learning and inspire growth in others.
• Dedicated to quality and pursuing new business opportunities that add value.
• Deep understanding of the fashion industry and brand ethos.
• Strong sense of style, representing Aritzia’s brand and influencing culture.

Responsibilities

• Sell clothes, deliver world-class experiences, and build loyal client relationships.
• Balance sales and service by placing the right people in the right place at the right time.
• Own or escalate the details that enable an exceptional shopping experience.
• Collaborate with Business Support partners to lead day-to-day department functions and support corporate objectives while developing talent.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Continuous learning

Brand & style

Industry knowledge

Result orientation

Job description

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 Boutique Management Department is to lead our specialized teams to sell clothes and deliver world-class experiences.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our Boutique Management Team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for selling clothes, delivering world-class client experiences, and building loyal client relationships.

You will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement across the region through inspirational leadership and robust partnership with cross-functional partners. And, with people at the heart of everything you do, you will support your high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia—while enjoying one yourself.

THE ROLE

As the Director, Retail you will lead the team to:

• Sell clothes, deliver world-class experiences, and build loyal client relationships
• Create an optimal balance of sales and service by having the right people, in the right place at the right time
• Seamlessly own or escalating the invisible details that enable an exceptional shopping experience
• Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience.

THE QUALITIFICATIONS

The Director, Retail has:

• Proven and best-in-class skills, education, and/or applicable certifications
• A commitment to learn, apply, champion, and enrich Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
• The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• The ability to set clear objectives and design a strategy that inspires the team
• The skills and/or education that are an asset to perform in the role and the commitment to continuously learn and develop oneself and inspire growth in others
• A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value
• A deep understanding and commitment for the industry in which we operate
• A great sense of style, representing Aritzia’s brand, aesthetic and style fundamentals while setting trends and influencing culture

THE REWARDS:

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

• Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? You have now.
• Baby Leave Program — We provide up to 16 weeks of paid time to support you and your growing family.
• 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.
• A-OK Cafe — Our world-class cafe located on-site in select boutiques
• Aspirational Workspace — Our boutiques are specially designed to be places of beauty, creativity and inspiration. From the product to the art to the music pumping through our top-of-the-line sound systems. It’s all part of the Everyday Luxury experience you – and our clients – deserve.

THE COMPENSATION

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

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.

We’re committed to making your experience positive and transparent. Please note, our recruiters will only contact you using an @aritzia.com email address.