Arc'teryx Equipment

High-performance outdoor apparel and gear

Technical Developer 2 - Apparel

Product & Experience DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Have 5 or more years of experience in product development, technical design, or pattern making, focused on technical, innovative apparel and equipment.
Have an undergraduate degree or equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience.
Have strong knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing.
Be proficient in product lifecycle management systems, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
Have knowledge of and previous experience in product costing.
Have a comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction, and fit.
Have a complete understanding of the product lifecycle process from ideation to consumer, including production attributes.
Have experience effectively communicating with and travelling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers.
Be comfortable communicating with factories via technical drawings and fit photos.
Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Have excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
Be fluent in English and understand Japanese or be open to learning Japanese.
Be able to work flexible hours as needed to connect with global teams.
Demonstrate initiative, agility, and commitment while balancing autonomy and collaboration.
Be proactive in identifying root causes of issues and developing effective solutions.
Be highly flexible and adaptable in ambiguous situations and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse, evolving, values-led environment.
Inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Create tech packs communicating specifications for aesthetics, construction, fit, and cost.
Clearly communicate fit, design, and construction comments and corrections to factories.
Develop products from concept through commercialization, including interpreting design intent and coordinating prototypes and sample creation.
Provide product and construction information to enable efficient sourcing and purchasing of raw materials.
Compile product materials, construction, and bill of materials information to support efficient raw material sourcing and planning and accurate production of finished products.
Ensure calendar deliverables are met.
Support the business in meeting FOB targets in partnership with cross-functional teams.
Support and influence the development process to achieve commercial viability of designs through collaboration with Design, Materials Development, Raw Materials Supply Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
Develop and maintain accurate sample garment measurement specifications in the Product Line Management System (Centric).
Uphold the Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the supply chain.

Desired Qualifications

Collaborate with the 3D Digital Team on CLO3D capabilities and opportunities for vendor utilization.
Provide engagement training for current and future vendors.
Strengthen vendor relations through effective communication and travel to domestic and offshore vendors.
Evaluate the prototype process and develop strategies to improve turnaround timelines.

Department: Product Creation Development

Reports to: Director, Product Development - TCC

Location: Tokyo

Your opportunity at Arc’teryx:

As a Technical Developer 2, you manage product from concept through to production readiness directly with the Product Creation Development team and our T1 factory partners. Your innovative and solutions-focused approach to development ensures that each product you work on meets Arc’teryx design intent and supply chain requirements.

This role is based out of our Tokyo Creation Center and is expected to be performed on-location. Candidates must be eligible to work in Japan.

Meet your future team:

You will be part of a focused team of Product Developers, Pattern Makers, and Cut & Sew experts that work on creating innovative product. This team builds strong relationships with cross-functional partners and factories to realize ideas into commercialized successes.

If you were in the Technical Developer 2 - TCC role now, here are some of the core activities you would be responsible for:

Creating tech packs to communicate specifications for aesthetic, construction, fit and cost
Communicating the fit, design and construction comments and corrections clearly to factories
Executing the development of product from concept through commercialization, including interpreting design intent and coordinating prototypes and sample creation
Providing thorough product information and construction information to enable efficient sourcing and purchase of raw materials
Compiling all product materials, construction, and bill of materials (BOM) information, resulting in efficient raw material sourcing/planning and accurately produced finished product
Ensuring calendar deliverables are met
Supporting the business in meeting FOB targets in partnership with cross-functional teams
Supporting and influencing the development process to achieve commercial viability of designs through collaboration with Design, Materials Development, Raw Materials Supply Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
Developing and maintaining accurate sample garment measurement specifications in our Product Line Management System (Centric)
Upholding Fair Labor 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:

Collaborating with our 3D Digital Team on CLO3D capabilities for utilization opportunities with vendors
Providing engagement training for current and future vendors
Strengthening vendor relations through effective communication and travel to both domestic and offshore vendors
Evaluating the prototype process and strategizing on how to improve turnaround timelines

Are you our next Technical Developer 2 - Apparel

You have 5+ years’ experience in product development, technical design or pattern making, with a focus on technical, innovative apparel and equipment
You have an Undergraduate Degree OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience
You have a strong knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing
You are proficient in PLM, Adobe creative suite and Microsoft Office
You have a knowledge of and previous experience in product costing
You have a comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction and fit
You have a complete understanding of the product lifecycle process - from ideation to consumer, including production attributes
You have experience effectively communicating with and travelling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers
You are comfortable communicating with factories via technical drawings and fit photos
You are detailed and accuracy oriented, with strong organizational skills
You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
You are fluent in English, with an understanding of Japanese, or are open to learning Japanese
You are able to work flexible hours, as needed, to connect with global teams
You demonstrate initiative, agility, and commitment, while balancing autonomy and collaboration
You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and develop the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do right
You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity, and thrive in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment
You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

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.

Leave it Better

We believe that the mountains transform us, that how we adventure matters, and that there’s always a better way.

Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world.

Live it. Get out there - the mountains make us better

Disruptive evolution. In pursuit of better. Always.

Commit. We set bold objectives and see them through.

About the Company

Arc'teryx Equipment

High-performance outdoor apparel and gear

Arc’teryx designs and sells premium outdoor clothing and gear for activities like mountain running, hiking, and climbing. Its product range includes jackets, pants, footwear, and accessories for men and women, sold through its website, own stores, and selected outdoor retailers. The gear emphasizes technical performance and durable materials to perform in extreme conditions, with seasonal launches such as lighter mountain-running gear. The company differentiates itself through meticulous design, advanced materials, and a direct-to-consumer plus wholesale model, paired with a strong reputation for quality. Its goal is to equip adventure enthusiasts with reliable, high-performance equipment and to foster a sense of community around outdoor activity, as seen in initiatives like Muslim Hikers.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: M&A
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
Founded: 1989

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