Designer 2 - Women’s Hike

If you were in the Designer 2 role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

Creating and executing assigned product designs within seasonal timelines to complement existing collections as well as future advanced R&D projects when required
Demonstrating expression and style in key concepts through silhouette and fit grounded in function, balancing technical performance with elevated product expression
Contributing to the commercialization of innovative technologies including materials, pattern/part shaping and construction techniques for existing and product categories
Creating patterns, mockups, and prototypes to explore, resolve, or prove new concepts or construction techniques
Providing detailed product initiations to Product Development, including spec drawings, pattern and fit direction, and material information, and clear design rational to support product intent
Collaborating with the Fit & Pattern Team to resolve fit style and construction issues and ensure a fully commercialized product
Coordinating with the Materials team to test new materials and ensure that necessary items are available for prototyping
Developing and maintaining a thorough understanding of the materials and manufacturing techniques that Arc’teryx works with
Collaborating closely with other Designers to bring new and better toolbox solutions that benefit the brand (such as new technologies, construction techniques, features, etc.)
Staying up to date with industry trends, collaborating with Arc’teryx athletes and other industry representatives to help ensure Arc’teryx is exceeding our guests’ evolving needs
Assisting with current product design changes where necessary to address in-line production issues
Supporting the Design Director in developing a schedule for the flow of the line plan through all development stages, including charting line plan progress
Partnering with Development Team Manager to gain visibility into cost estimates, MOQs and LOM concerns throughout concepting and prototyping for seasonal products
Presenting at internal meetings, design reviews and seasonal stage gates, annual seasonal handoffs and other product meetings as required
Attending tradeshows, company events as well as sourcing and development vendor visits as required

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

Contributing to the long-term strategic plan for Women’s apparel at Arc’teryx
Collaborating with various design activity leaders to identify new product opportunities and propose product solutions
Working closely with our development teams and innovation partnerships to challenge and evolve the way we bring innovative ideas to production 

Are you our next Designer 2 – Women’s?

You have a Degree in Apparel Design
You have 5+ years hands-on experience designing products, preferably textile based
You have experience designing women’s apparel within outdoor, performance, or athleisure apparel brands
You have a strong understanding of women’s fit, silhouette development, and garment construction
You have the capability to create tools and construction methods to assist in solving construction issues
You are technically proficient with 5 years’ experience using Adobe Illustrator and CLO3D
You are an excellent team player with the ability to take direction and work independently
You have technical and creative skills to pattern and prototype
You are an innovative problem solver with a focus on collaborative teamwork.
You are entrepreneurial and innovative
You have strong planning, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills
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 can 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
A strong knowledge of Arc’teryx products and interest/involvement in activities Arc’teryx makes products for

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is CAD$82,000 - CAD$108,000 

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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