Design Developer 1

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As Design Developer 1, you are responsible for supporting design by building and offering product solutions in alignment with the original intent and vision of the product design. You are a passionate builder of product and bring your curiosity to support finding creative solutions for a better way to innovate product. In close collaboration with cross functional teams, you support concept development from ideation through to seasonal development. You Do Right through responsible and sustainable design.

Meet your future team:

The Men’s Design team works across a wide range of activities and product types, from knitwear and insulated midlayers to GORE-TEX hardshells, softshells and windshells. In this role, you’ll partner across the team, bringing your skills and perspective to support product creation wherever the opportunity is greatest.

We are builders, problem solvers and passionate outdoor enthusiasts. Fueled by curiosity, we take an immersive approach to understanding athlete and consumer needs, then build, test and validate products that solve real functional challenges. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, bringing together diverse perspectives to create better product.

If you were in the Design Developer 1 role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

You support Product Design by developing unique and resolved solutions through patterning and concept prototyping, ensuring alignment with Arc’teryx design philosophies, the original intent and vision for the product
You support and/or contribute to Design by producing resolved garments, along with the supporting documentation to ensure scalable construction in a bulk production environment
In collaboration with Designers, Pattern Makers and Product Developers, you support and/or contribute to creation, documentation and communication of new concepts, construction processes and techniques that meet Arc’teryx product ideals
You contribute to and/or build partial or complete concept prototypes to allow solutions to be tested, reviewed, and validated
You support Design in collaboration with Pattern Makers and Product Developers on seasonal projects as needed
You test different materials to assess suitability for various construction techniques and end uses, documenting information and results throughout the process
You support Design Developers and Senior Design Developers with special projects as needed
You support and/or assist the Sample and Design teams and respond to problems as they arise
You are responsible to compile project scope, activities, and expenditures, of projects deemed eligible for submission to funding programs (SR&ED, IRAP, NRC, MITACS, and so forth)

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

New expressions of mountain product across activities
The future of down and insulation
New approaches to construction, fit and garment architecture

Are you our next Design Developer 1?

You have 1+ years’ experience working in a technical design environment (ideally apparel)
You have a diploma or degree in Fashion Design or equivalent experience
You have previous pattern making experience, particularly CAD experience with Gerber
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:

The salary range for this role is CAD$71,000 - CAD$93,000 

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. 

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.  

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

Leave it Better

We believe that the mountains transform us, that how we adventure matters, and that there’s always a better way. 

Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world. 

Live it. Get out there - the mountains make us better 
Disruptive evolution. In pursuit of better. Always. 
Commit. We set bold objectives and see them through.