Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As Design Developer 1, you are responsible for supporting design by building and offering product solutions in alignment with the original intent and vision of the product design. You are a passionate builder of product and bring your curiosity to support finding creative solutions for a better way to innovate product. In close collaboration with cross functional teams, you support concept development from ideation through to seasonal development. You Do Right through responsible and sustainable design.
Meet your future team:
The Women’s Hike design team works together on a wide variety of product types covering knitwear, insulated midlayers, gore hardshells, softshell and windshell garments to support the Hike category. We are builders, problem solvers and passionate outdoor enthusiasts. Fueled by curiosity, we take an immersive approach to identifying future needs then build test and validate products that solve for real functional challenges. We are innovative problem solvers with a focus on collaborative teamwork.
If you were in the Design Developer 1 role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
- You support Product Design by developing unique and resolved solutions through patterning and sewing concept prototypes, ensuring alignment with Arc’teryx design philosophies, the original intent and vision for the product
- You support and/or contribute to Design by sewing resolved garments, along with the supporting documentation to ensure scalable construction in a bulk production environment
- In collaboration with Designers, Pattern Makers and Product Developers, you support and/or contribute to creation, documentation and communication of new concepts, construction processes and techniques that meet Arc’teryx product ideals
- You contribute to and/or build partial or complete concept prototypes to allow solutions to be tested, reviewed, and validated
- You support Design in collaboration with Pattern Makers and Product Developers on seasonal projects as needed
- You test different materials to assess suitability for various construction techniques and end uses, documenting information and results throughout the process
- You support Design Developers and Senior Design Developers with special projects as needed
- You support and/or assist the Sample and Design teams and respond to problems as they arise
- You are responsible to compile project scope, activities, and expenditures, of projects deemed eligible for submission to funding programs (SR&ED, IRAP, NRC, MITACS, and so forth)
Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:
- Expressive Hike collections
- Down garment innovation
- Construction ingenuity for all garment types
Are you our next Design Developer 1?
- You have 1+ years’ experience working in a technical design environment (ideally apparel)
- You have a diploma or degree in Fashion Design or equivalent experience
- You have previous pattern making experience, particularly CAD experience with Gerber
- You have strong sewing, building, and pattern making skills
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator, with the ability to pick up new computer applications quickly
- 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
- A strong knowledge of Arc’teryx products and interest/involvement in activities Arc’teryx makes products for
Compensation:
Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.
We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.
In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:
- Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
- Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
- Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
- Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).
*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.
Skills Required
- 1+ years' experience in a technical design environment (ideally apparel)
- Diploma or degree in Fashion Design or equivalent experience
- Pattern making experience, particularly CAD experience with Gerber
- Strong sewing, building, and pattern making skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator; ability to learn new applications quickly
- Proactive problem-solving and root-cause identification with commitment to ethical solutions
- Flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
- Ability to balance autonomy and collaboration effectively
- Drive for continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
- Passion for outdoor activities and Arc'teryx products
- Strong knowledge of Arc'teryx products and involvement in related activities
Arc'teryx Equipment Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Arc'teryx Equipment and has not been reviewed or approved by Arc'teryx Equipment.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Coverage extends to part‑time employees and includes gender‑affirming care, fertility and family‑planning drugs, and adult orthodontia, with options that consider diverse household structures. Mental‑health supports and broad eligibility reinforce access across employee groups.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A generous gear discount, periodic free gear, outdoor outings, and recognition programs like Arc’Adventure align with an outdoor‑oriented culture. Wellness resources such as a flexible wellness account, Headspace access, mental‑health reimbursements, Wellness Days, and an EAP enhance non‑cash value.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — A structured bonus program applies to all regular employees with targets tied to company performance and job level, aiming for equity across roles. Additional mechanisms such as annual incentive opportunities and referral bonuses are also available.
Arc'teryx Equipment Insights
What We Do
Arc’teryx is a global design company based in North Vancouver, B.C. that specializes in technical high-performance outerwear and equipment. We design and manufacture a wide range of mountain sports outdoor apparel and equipment for all conditions and experiences, including mountaineering, ice and rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, and trail running. Our company is built on a passionate and relentless commitment to design, craftsmanship and performance. We have a unique construction process that enables us to create technical products that can be trusted to perform at the point of extreme need. We are uniquely positioned in our industry as we have our own factory located in New Westminster, BC, which enables us to build products with a meticulous focus on detail and performance. We leverage this manufacturing knowledge and share it with our global partner factories. In the Coast Mountain Range behind our headquarters and design centre in North Vancouver, we field test our products in real world conditions allowing us to create the best-fitting, longest-lasting, highest-performing technical products available. We distribute our outerwear and equipment through more than 3,000 retail locations worldwide, in over 40 countries globally, including 38 branded and outlet stores in Europe, North America and Asia. The company started with six employees in 1989 and now has more than 1000 employees in Canada.
