Product Development Lead

If you were in the Product Development Lead role now, here are some of the core activities you would be responsible for:

Supporting the Manager, Product Development in building and coaching a team of technical Product Developers, and owning the day-to-day leadership and development of the team
Training the team on design, fit, and quality to deliver pre-production worthy samples and specifications
Partnering with Product Operations on calendar requirements, ensuring timelines are met throughout the product creation process by managing workloads amongst team members
Providing regular reporting of team performance metrics to Product Development leadership team
Facilitating regular communication between cross-functional groups to establish and maintain practices to ensure consistent fit, pattern and construction through the product development process
Accurately producing prototypes, maintaining an accurate documentation of BOM information, and supporting quality processes by leveraging standard spec documentation
Managing a limited repertoire of complex models as the technical expert, ensuring Arcteryx brand standards are consistently met
Upholding Fair Labour 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:

Supporting strategic needs through contributions to high-visibility projects
Project management of custom calendar projects

Are you our next Lead, Product Development?

You have 8+ years’ experience in product development, with a minimum of 2 years at a senior level with an emphasis on technical / innovative apparel and equipment, or equivalent additional experience in lieu
You have an Undergraduate Degree OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience
You have a complete understanding of the product lifecycle process - from ideation to consumer
You have a comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction, production and fit
You have excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
You have strong leadership skills with an aptitude for coaching and mentoring teams
You have an extensive knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing
You have experience effectively communicating with and travelling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers
You have experience in product costing and negotiation skills
You are detailed and accuracy oriented with strong organizational skills
You are goal-driven with a results-oriented attitude
You have strong prioritization skills
You have strong computer skills in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office

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.

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