Director – Design - Men's Apparel, Climb & Snow

If you were in the Director, Design role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

Building design direction that delivers against the brand vision, product strategy and company goals.
Providing direction to product design teams to enable successful execution of seasonal range plans, as prepared by and aligned with the Merchandising team, that deliver against the Design vision, product strategy and company goals.
Leading and empowering the product design team to identify and create comprehensive and innovative design solutions, technologies, construction methods and components that are in-line with Arc’teryx design values by providing high level design direction.
Solving for a wide range of environments and climate conditions that allow the user to move at their peak performance as a mountain athlete.
Participating in broader organizational strategy and planning as a key member of the Design leadership team.
Collaborating and aligning with Women's apparel counterparts in Climb & Snow on Arc’teryx product strategy in line with the Design vision.
Collaborating with Advanced Concepts in the creation of innovative platforms to support Men’s Climb & Snow.
Presenting product direction at seasonal stage gates.
Traveling globally to research product, participate in activities and attend industry events.

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

Creating a culture of unmatched climb and snow product excellence and consumer knowledge.
Hiring, coaching, and inspiring a team of talented designers to drive innovation and creative vision.
Continuously innovating and evolving our climb and snow product to meet and exceed the needs of the guest.

Are you our next Director, Design?

You have a degree in Apparel Design, Industrial Design or Textile Engineering.
You have 12+ years of industry experience in technical apparel and or performance hardgoods design and/or production, including 5+ years leading design teams.
You have an excellent softgoods knowledge of technical garments, footwear, and gear construction, fit and materials.
You have a relationship with and knowledge of both climbing and snow cultures, and you deeply understand the activity specific needs of the athlete.
You have a keen interest in technical product and its application to a variety of outdoor activities.
You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do what is right.
You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity.
You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration.
You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement.
Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it.
You have the ability to travel internationally as required.
Please provide a link to your portfolio or attach one with your application. Applications submitted without a portfolio or relevant work examples may not be considered.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is CAD$167,000 - CAD$205,000

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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