Your opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As Design Developer 2, you build fully resolved solutions that are in alignment with the original design intent and vision of the product. You are a hands-on innovator, keen to sew, pattern, and prototype in pursuit of smarter, more creative ways to innovate product. In close collaboration with cross-functional teams, you support design and contribute to all stages of concept development, from early ideation through to seasonal inline focused on how we create for our Snow product categories.
Key Products You’ll Be Designing For:
Gore-Tex shells, Gore-Tex pants, down insulated pants, synthetic insulated shells, down insulated shells, synthetic insulated shells and mid-layers
This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is expected to be performed on-location.
Meet your future team:
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 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 through patterning and concept prototyping, ensuring alignment with Arc’teryx design philosophies, original intent and vision for the product
- Producing production level and resolved garments, along with the supporting documentation to ensure scalable construction in a bulk production environment
- Collaborating with Designers, Pattern Makers and Product Developers to create, document and communicate new concepts, construction processes, techniques and manufacturing solutions that meet Arc’teryx product ideals
- Building partial or complete concept prototypes to allow solutions to be tested, reviewed, and validated
- Collaborating with Pattern Makers and Product Developers on seasonal projects as required
- Influencing and contributing to developing design standards and to ensure consistency across all styles within the line plan, including working with Pattern Making, Product Development and Fit & Pattern teams to validate and implement standards
- Testing various materials to assess suitability for various construction techniques and end uses, providing recommendations on final selection as well as documenting information and results throughout the process
- Supporting in the creation of field and wear-test samples by providing direction and requests to the Cutting team as required
- Assisting the Sample and Design teams in responding to problems as they arise
- Supporting the onboarding and training of new Design Developer hires
Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:
- Evolving existing product offerings with new and innovative solutions
- Improving and elevating finishes across the entire product range
- Developing new construction techniques and collaborating on trim innovations
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
- You have previous pattern making experience, particularly CAD experience with Gerber
- You have strong sewing, building, patterning and prototype making skills
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator, able 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 with 4+ years in a technical design environment
- Previous pattern making experience, particularly CAD experience with Gerber
- Strong sewing, building, patterning and prototype making skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator
- Ability to produce production-level garments and supporting documentation for scalable bulk production
- Experience testing materials and documenting suitability and recommendations
- Proactive problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and commitment to robust solutions
- Flexible, collaborative, and able to balance autonomy with team collaboration
- Passion for outdoor activities and strong knowledge/interest in Arc'teryx products
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.
