Your opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As Design Developer 2, you build fully resolved solutions that align with the original intent and vision of the product design. You are a passionate builder of product and bring your curiosity to find creative solutions for a better way to innovate product. In close collaboration with cross functional teams, you will contribute to concept development from ideation through to seasonal inline, with a focus on our hardgoods and accessories product categories.
Key Products You’ll Be Designing For:
- Hardgoods, packs and some accessories
This role is based out of our North Vancouver office. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Please note this is a temporary position with a duration of 14 months, with the possibility of extension.
Meet your future team:
The Hardgoods and Accessories Design team works together on a wide variety of product categories to support our activity collections, including packs, accessories, harnesses, and gloves. You will join a team of builders, problem solvers and passionate outdoor enthusiasts who are fueled by curiosity. We take an immersive approach to identifying future needs, and we 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 the Design Developer 2 now, here are some of the core activities you would be responsible for:
- Contributing to product design by developing unique and resolved solutions that align with Arc’teryx design philosophies and the original intent and vision for the product
- Building both partial and complete concept prototypes to allow for solutions to be tested, reviewed, and validated
- Producing production level and resolved products, along with the supporting documentation to ensure scalable construction in a bulk production environment
- Collaborating with Design, Pattern Makers and Product Developers to create, document and communicate new concepts, construction processes and techniques to enable manufacturing solutions that meet Arc’teryx product ideals
- Partnering with Pattern Making, Product Development and Fit & Pattern Engineering to validate and implement standards that will ensure consistency across all styles within the line plan
- Testing and documenting the outcomes of various material suitability evaluations
- Providing recommendations on final material selection
- Supporting in the creation of field and wear test samples by providing direction and feedback to the Cutting team
- Collaborate with Pattern Makers, Product and Design Developers on seasonal and special projects as required
- Supporting the onboarding and training of new Design Developer hires
Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:
- Creating 3D sculptural forms using both digital and physical concepting tools to streamline the creation of concept samples
- Collaborating with sample rooms at our factory partners to teach new construction techniques, develop concept samples and resolve patterns
Are you our next Design Developer 2?
- You have a diploma or degree in Fashion Design, or the equivalent experience, with 4+ years’ experience working in a technical design environment, ideally focused on hardgoods and accessories
- You are highly collaborative, eager to partner across the team and with cross-functional partners
- You are comfortable sharing and articulating your perspective, and you are open to giving and receiving feedback
- You have CAD and Gerber pattern making experience
- 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
- Diploma or degree in Fashion Design or equivalent experience
- 4+ years experience in a technical design environment
- Experience focused on hardgoods and accessories
- CAD and Gerber pattern making experience
- Strong sewing, building, and pattern making skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Strong knowledge of Arc'teryx products and relevant outdoor activity involvement
- Highly collaborative with strong communication and feedback skills
- Proactive problem-solving and ability to learn new computer applications quickly
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.
