Full-Time

Senior Colourist

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Arc'teryx Equipment

Arc'teryx Equipment

1,001-5,000 employees

Premium outdoor apparel and gear provider

Compensation Overview

CA$91k - CA$114kAnnually

Senior

Vancouver, BC, Canada

The job is expected to be performed on-location.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Requirements
  • You have a post-secondary degree in Textiles, Apparel, or another related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • You have 7+ years of experience in the apparel industry, including at least 5 in a colour role.
  • You are a proficient experience with PLM software, Microsoft Office Suite, spectrophotometer equipment and ASAP Natific software.
  • You are passionate about pushing the boundaries of colour on textiles.
  • You have a project manager mindset, with an ability to positively influence and drive momentum.
  • You are a natural leader, setting the standard for excellence on the team, leading by example and inspiration.
  • You are a curious thinker, challenging the status quo and are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions.
  • You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity remaining committed to the journey of evolution.
  • You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration.
  • You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement.
  • You seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right.
  • Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it.
Responsibilities
  • Researching & Developing colour technologies, new dyeing methods and industry innovations.
  • Keeping abreast of the latest sustainability advancements in colour application to help us achieve and exceed our sustainability goals.
  • Collaborating with internal partners including Colour Design, Design, Raw Materials and Advanced Concepts to drive colour innovation at Arc’teryx.
  • Reviewing a small portfolio of lab dips.
  • Mentoring, inspiring, and coaching the Colourists in their day-to-day work.
  • Partnering with the Manager of Colour Operations to streamline processes related to the logistics of colouring up a complex technical apparel offering.
  • Finding achievable solutions to problems related to colour feasibility, metamerism, colourfastness and shade.

Arc'teryx specializes in high-performance outdoor apparel and gear for activities like mountain running, hiking, and climbing. Their products are designed with advanced materials and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring they perform well in extreme conditions. Unlike many competitors, Arc'teryx focuses on technical excellence and direct-to-consumer sales, allowing them to maintain a strong connection with their customers. The company aims to provide durable and quality gear while fostering community engagement through initiatives that connect diverse groups with outdoor activities.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

1989

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Collaborations like with Atomic expand product offerings and customer reach.
  • Sustainable material innovation aligns with consumer demand for eco-friendly products.
  • Localized marketing strategies increase brand relevance in diverse markets.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from brands focusing on sustainability challenges Arc'teryx's market position.
  • New footwear models may struggle in a saturated market without clear differentiation.
  • Opening new stores could increase operational costs without guaranteed revenue growth.

What makes Arc'teryx Equipment unique

  • Arc'teryx excels in high-performance gear for extreme outdoor conditions.
  • The brand is renowned for meticulous design and advanced material use.
  • Arc'teryx's direct-to-consumer model enhances customer engagement and brand loyalty.

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Company News

Hypebeast
Feb 28th, 2025
Arc'teryx Unveils New Footwear Lineup for 2025

Arc'teryx has introduced four new technical models to its footwear roster: Norvan LD 4, Vertex Speed, Norvan Nivalis, Konseal - all designed to enhance performance when navigating rugged, mountain terrains.

Taproot Edmonton
Feb 12th, 2025
Upcycler Helps Kuma Give Old Tents New Life

Katrina Hillyer's living room is packed to the ceiling with camping gear, but not the equipment she uses on a summer weekend. Instead, these tents and camping chairs have minor manufacturing defects, and Hillyer will cut them up and turn them into tote bags and wood carriers.Hillyer, the founder of Earth Warrior Lifestyle, had been doing corporate upcycling for a few years when she met Kuma Outdoor Gear founder Rob Gomme at a mutual friend's Christmas party in 2023. "I told him I was a local upcycler, and he told me, 'I just learned about textile waste at a summit I was at, and I think I want to create a program in (my company) — would you be open to something like that?'" Hillyer said."It just aligned so perfectly with my personal life, because when I'm not working I'm outdoors, and so it worked perfect."Kuma is among the first outdoor gear companies to give a second life to camping gear through the ReDiscover Project, Hillyer said. Industry leaders Patagonia and Arc'teryx are well-known for their programs that offer repairs on clothing and backpacks, but Hillyer doesn't know of a company other than Kuma that's doing the same for larger gear like tents and chairs.When Gomme first thought of starting an upcycling program, the Kuma team was small and didn't know how to transform returned items into new products, said Kuma's marketing manager Deanne Ferguson."We just want these products to have a second life in a different way. The items that we get back, some of them are sun damaged, or there is damage to the frame, but the fabric is still good, and we just didn't want all this textile waste going into the landfill," Ferguson said.Currently, most of the gear that Kuma upcycles has manufacturing defects and never made it to a customer, but the company also accepts returns from customers who want to extend the life of their gear. Edmonton-based customers can return their gear to Breathe Outdoors or Lordco Auto Parts.Although the upcycled products are only available on Kuma's website for now, the company aims to offer them in stores soon

Shop-Eat-Surf
Jan 27th, 2025
FP Movement and Arc'teryx Share Holiday Results and Keys to Success at ICR

Executives from Urban Outfitters Inc. and Arc'teryx shared some key elements to their success through 2024 and into the holiday period at the ICR Conference in Orlando, Florida, earlier this month.

Stupid Dope
Jan 9th, 2025
Arc'teryx Unveils Limited Edition Alpha SV Jacket for Lunar New Year

Arc'teryx unveils limited edition Alpha SV jacket for Lunar New Year.

Gear Junkie
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Attention US Skiers: Win 1 of 2 Pairs of Ultra-Limited Atomic & Arc'teryx 'Grottoflage' Pow Skis

Arc'teryx has collaborated with brands like Palace Skateboards and the Japanese brand BEAMS.