Design Developer – Hardgoods & Accessories; Temporary

Position: Design Developer 2 – Hardgoods & Accessories (Temporary)
Overview
As Design Developer 2, you build fully resolved solutions that align with the original intent and vision of the product design. You are a passionate builder of product and bring your curiosity to find creative solutions for a better way to innovate product. In close collaboration with cross functional teams, you contribute to concept development from ideation through to seasonal inline, focusing on hardgoods and accessories product categories.

This role is based in our North Vancouver office. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. It is a temporary position for 14 months, with possibility of extension.

Key Products You’ll Be Designing For

Hardgoods, packs and some accessories

Meet Your Future Team
The Hardgoods and Accessories Design team works together on a wide variety of product categories to support our activity collections, including packs, accessories, harnesses, and gloves.

Core Responsibilities

Contributing to product design by developing unique and resolved solutions that align with Arc’teryx design philosophies and the original intent and vision for the product.

Building both partial and complete concept prototypes to allow solutions to be tested, reviewed, and validated.

Producing production level and resolved products, along with supporting documentation to ensure scalable construction in a bulk production environment.

Collaborating with Design, Pattern Makers and Product Developers to create, document and communicate new concepts, construction processes and techniques to enable manufacturing solutions that meet Arc’teryx product ideals.

Partnering with Pattern Making, Product Development and Fit & Pattern Engineering to validate and implement standards for consistency across all styles within the line plan.

Testing and documenting the outcomes of various material suitability evaluations and providing recommendations on final material selection.

Supporting the creation of field and wear test samples by providing direction and feedback to the Cutting team.

Collaborating with Pattern Makers, Product and Design Developers on seasonal and special projects as required.

Supporting the onboarding and training of new Design Developer hires.

Future Projects

Creating 3D sculptural forms using both digital and physical concepting tools to streamline concept samples.

Collaborating with sample rooms at factory partners to teach new construction techniques, develop concept samples and resolve patterns.

Qualifications

Diploma or degree in Fashion Design, or equivalent experience, with 4+ years experience working in a technical design environment, ideally focused on hardgoods and accessories.

Highly collaborative, eager to partner across the team and with cross-functional partners.

Comfortable sharing and articulating perspective, open to giving and receiving feedback.

CAD and Gerber pattern making experience.

Strong sewing, building, and pattern making skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator, with ability to quickly learn new computer applications.

Proactive in identifying root cause of issues, seeking best solutions with commitment to do what is right.

Highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity.

Effectively balances autonomy and collaboration.

Inspires breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement.

Passion for work and for outdoor activities Arc’teryx makes products for.

Strong knowledge and interest in Arc’teryx products and the activities they support.

Compensation
Salary range: CAD $82,000 – $108,000.

Benefits

Health & wellbeing – Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.

Financial wellbeing – RRSP matching, eligibility for Arc’teryx Annual Incentive Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Program where applicable.

Time & flexibility – Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (paid days to get outside & explore).

Family support – Parental leave top-up and nesting period for new parents.

Growth, community & gear – Professional development opportunities, Arc’teryx Academies, Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals.

Equal Opportunity
Arc’teryx is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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