THE BUSINESS
We are Everyday Luxury™.
It's what we do and how we do it — together.
It's working alongside world-class talent in pursuit of world-class results.
It's maximizing your potential in a high-performance culture.
It's knowing that wherever you are, you belong.
It's elevating your world — and the world of those who love and will love Aritzia.
It's You. And an endless runway of opportunity.
With a Global Support Campus in Vancouver and additional Support Office hubs in major cities across North America — including Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and Seattle — our workplace network is strategically designed to support our People and serve our Clients a frictionless experience. So, you can do what you do best — with us.
THE TEAM
The mission of the Events & Experiences Department is to create elevated events & experiences to inspire and excite our audiences and position Aritzia as the ultimate Everyday Luxury destination.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Aritzia is growing and our Events & Experiences team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for delivering innovative and impactful events and experiences for our clients in New York City and beyond. You will play a pivotal role in defining and executing the strategic approach for Aritzia’s events and experiences, bringing the brand to life through compelling, high-impact moments that elevate our positioning and inspire our audiences. With people at the heart of everything we do, you will support your high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia — while enjoying one yourself.
THE ROLE
As the Senior Director / Director, Events & Experiences, you will lead the team to:
- Define the strategic approach of our events and experiences
- Conceptualize and execute brand-propelling events that reinforce our Everyday Luxury brand positioning and deepen brand loyalty
- Conceptualize and execute culturally relevant experiences that increase brand awareness and brand affinity with an element of surprise and delight
- Seamlessly manage and measure our events & experiences programs
- Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience
THE QUALIFICATIONS
The Senior Director / Director, Events & Experiences, has:
- Proven and best-in-class skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience in events & experiences, particularly at a luxury fashion, beauty, or lifestyle brand
- A commitment to learn, apply, champion and enrich Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
- The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
- The ability to set clear objectives and design a strategy that inspires the team
- A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value
- A deep understanding and commitment for the industry in which we operate
THE PERKS
Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:
- Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
- Baby Leave Program — We provide up to 16 weeks of paid time to support you and your growing family.
- Aritzia Virtual Wellness — Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.
- Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.
- The Extras — We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts and self-care promos.
ARITZIA
Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.
We’re committed to making your experience positive and transparent. Please note, our recruiters will only contact you using an @aritzia.com email address. If you receive recruitment-related messages from other domains, please disregard them.
Aritzia Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aritzia and has not been reviewed or approved by Aritzia.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 24/7 virtual wellness access for employees and their families. Recent enhancements around fertility and gender‑affirming care underscore breadth of coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is topped up by the company and extends to all parents through birth, adoption, or surrogacy. Family access to mental‑health specialists further supports dependents.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Perks include a meaningful merchandise discount, designated wellbeing time, and on‑site fitness facilities at select campuses. Feedback suggests these lifestyle offerings add tangible value alongside base pay.
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What We Do
Aritzia is a design house with an innovative global platform. We are creators and purveyors of Everyday Luxury, home to an extensive portfolio of exclusive brands for every function and individual aesthetic. We’re about good design, quality materials and timeless style — all with the wellbeing of our People and Planet in mind. Founded in 1984 in Vancouver, Canada, we pride ourselves on creating immersive, highly personalized shopping experiences at aritzia.com and in our 115+ boutiques throughout North America — for everyone, everywhere. OUR APPROACH Aritzia means style, not trend, and quality over everything. We treat each in-house label as its own atelier, united by premium fabrics, meticulous construction and an of-the-moment point of view. We handpick fabrics from the world’s best mills for their feel, function and ability to last. We obsess over proportion, fit and that just-right silhouette. From hand-painted prints to the art of pocket placement, our innovative design studio considers and reconsiders each detail to create essentials you’ll reach for again, and again, and again. If it isn’t just right, it isn’t Aritzia. We’re honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers (2023). The ranking is based on survey results from 12,000 working Canadians. Everyday Luxury. To Elevate Your World™️







