Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As the Senior Designer – Men’s Hike, you design innovative and expressive apparel solutions that are aligned with the Arc’teryx design vision and you, continuously exceed our guests’ evolving needs. You bring your curiosity and passion for product to imagine and build innovative, relevant and resolved designs. You are an innovative problem solver with a focus on collaborative teamwork.
This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is expected to be performed on-site. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
Key Products You’ll Be Designing For:
- Technical styles (down, hardshell, synthetic insultations, etc.)
Meet Your Future Team:
We create innovative apparel solutions that work for a variety of activities such as climbing, snow sports, hiking, and mountain running. 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 Senior Designer – Men’s Hike now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
- Creating innovative apparel to address the needs of our athletes and guests
- Creating expression in key concepts through silhouette and fit grounded in function
- Providing solution that expand beyond original intent to provide style
- Partnering with our developers to drive the research and development of innovative technologies including yarns and materials, as well as fit, pattern and construction techniques for all product categories
- Supporting Inline Innovation projects through developing unique and resolved approaches to product solutions, patterning and prototyping
- Building partial or complete concept prototypes to allow for solutions to be reviewed, tested and validated
- Collecting insights through observing, product testing, research and working closely with athletes/end users
- Collaborating closely with other Designers to bring new concepts to the range
- Maintaining continuous awareness of industry trends and collaborating with Arc’teryx athletes and other industry representatives, enabling Arc’teryx to exceed our guests’ evolving needs
- Presenting at internal meetings, design reviews and seasonal stage gates, annual seasonal handoffs and other product meetings
- Attending tradeshows, visiting sourcing and development vendors as required (likely quarterly)
Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:
- Creating an innovative and wholistic approach to apparel that encompasses yarn and material innovation, construction innovation, silhouette and fit approach
Are you our next Senior Designer – Men’s Hike?
- You have a Degree in Design (Apparel, Industrial or Textile Engineering), with 8+ years’ hands-on experience designing functional apparel and 1+ year experience coaching or leading a team
- You have advanced knowledge, skill and ability in mentoring others on the design process, including patterning, sewing, and garment construction
- You have advanced technical and creative skills to pattern and prototype new products
- You are an excellent team player with the ability to take direction, work with minimal supervision
- You have hands-on experience creating tools and construction methods to assist in solving construction issues
- You have excellent planning, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills
- You are technically proficient with 8 years’ experience using Adobe Illustrator, Gerber or an equivalent pattern software
- 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
- You have 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
- Degree in Design (Apparel, Industrial or Textile Engineering)
- 8+ years hands-on experience designing functional apparel
- 1+ year experience coaching or leading a team
- Advanced knowledge mentoring others on patterning, sewing, and garment construction
- Advanced technical and creative skills to pattern and prototype new products
- Hands-on experience creating tools and construction methods to solve construction issues
- Excellent planning, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Technical proficiency using Adobe Illustrator, Gerber or equivalent pattern software (8 years' experience)
- Ability to work on-site in North Vancouver
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
- Passion for outdoor activities and strong knowledge of Arc'teryx products
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.
