THE TEAM
The mission of the Fabric Department is to manufacture a world-class portfolio of fabrics that deliver on our Everyday Luxury promise.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Aritzia is growing and our Fabric team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for identifying, sourcing, and delivering a world-class portfolio of fabrics which fulfill the creative vision and are executed on-time at a competitive price. You will play a pivotal role in executing Aritzia’s fabric strategy through cross-functional collaboration across Aritzia’s Product Division and strategic negotiations with our Raw Material (RM) Suppliers. 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 Manager/Manager, Fabric, you will lead the team to:
- 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.
- Execute the approach for sourcing and manufacturing fabric at Aritzia
- Understand our assortment and business to build a fabric production plan that accelerates Aritzia’s growth
- Secure the best possible quality fabric against defined standards
- Negotiate the best possible fabric lead times without compromising quality
- Negotiate the best possible fabric margins without compromising lead-time and quality
- Ensure world-class execution, delivering high quality, timely, and cost-effective fabrics
THE QUALIFICATIONS
The Senior Manager/Manager, Fabric, has:
- Proven and best-in-class skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience in sourcing fabrics and executing the lead-time and margin negotiations with RM Suppliers
- A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
- The ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners
- A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business
THE COMPENSATION
The typical hiring range for this position is $100,000–$150,000 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for bonus.
We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.
Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences — we provide it all.
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.
- A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
- The SET — Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
- 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.
- Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
- The Extras — We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.
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.
Skills Required
- Proven experience sourcing fabrics and negotiating lead-times and margins with raw material suppliers
- Experience leading and developing a team, enabling career growth and strong employee experience
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners across product and business teams
- Commitment to quality and delivering results that add business value
- Applicable certifications, education and/or experience relevant to fabric sourcing and textile production
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
Aritzia Insights
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™️
