Senior Design Developer

At Stoko, we know that life is better when we are able to do the activities we love. That’s why we’ve created the world’s first and only Supportive Apparel that’s proven to help people get active again and stay active for as long as possible. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, we have assembled a multi-disciplinary team of dreamers, designers, and disruptors who are up for the challenge of creating a brand new consumer category and learning a thing or two along the way. Sound like something you’d like to be a part of? Perfect, keep reading. Start Date: April 2026 Compensation: $90,000 - 110,000 + Variable Compensation About the Role: As a Senior Design Developer at Stoko you will be a core member of the R&D team contributing and leading projects throughout all stages of product development. We are looking for a creative individual with a passion for making, learning, and solving technical problems as a part of a tight knit multi-faceted team. Roles & Responsibilities: - Design and development: Lead complex and challenging design and development projects to contribute to new and existing product lines. Work collaboratively with the existing design, development, and engineering functions to create fully functional products. - Technical knitting & apparel prototyping: You will become an expert at technical knitting (no previous experience required). Prototype full products in-house using technical knitting, sewing, and bonding techniques for product development, functional testing and product validation. - Commercialize your creations: Create and develop tech packs, technical drawings and specifications. Review garment quality and support the commercialization process of all Stoko products. - Contribute to the aesthetic direction of the brand: From trend forecasting, to moodboards, to research of material and technical innovations, you will contribute to how our portfolio of products shape the brand’s identity and alignment with our target consumer. - Participate in fit sessions and collect athlete feedback: Attend, support and lead in person fit sessions to record user feedback and identify areas for improvement in fit, function, and comfort. - Generate new product and design concepts: Realize new concepts through sketching, rendering, and prototyping new technical and aesthetic concepts that could provide growth opportunities for the brand. Qualifications/Experience: - 7+ years of experience in apparel design, or technical design environments. - Degree or expertise in technical apparel design, industrial / product design or equivalent. - Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign. - Ability and interest in learning new software and design methods, including technical knitting. - Experience with 3D modeling/rendering software such as Solidworks, Rhino 3D, Clo3D, or any equivalent is an asset. - Sewing and pattern making experience is an asset. - Experience or familiarity in technical garment construction methods is an asset. - Passion for making and the creative process. - Enthusiasm for lifelong learning, problem solving, and stepping out of your comfort zone. - Strong interpersonal skills to work well within a highly collaborative and tight knit team environment. - Awesomeness. Perks and Benefits: We are a team that loves to laugh together, learn from each other, and take care of one another. As a full-time employee at Stoko, you will be eligible to receive a health spending account to cover healthcare costs such as dental, vision care, RMT and more. Additionally, Stoko offers flexible schedules, unlimited coffee, team bonding, and an environment that fosters creativity, growth, and real responsibility. Still excited? Awesome. Send us an email at jobs@stoko.ca! Please include a resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re excited and why you’re a great fit for our team.