Product - Creative Design

THE ROLE

Depending on your level of experience and seniority, you will contribute to or lead one of more of the following focus areas:

· Identify and synthesize upcoming trends, runway inspiration, cultural influences, and best-in-class product elements across the fashion landscape to inform seasonal design direction, communicating these to cross-functional creative partners

· Define the theme and relevant design concepts for each seasonal collection that will inspire our Aritzia client and deliver on her emotional and functional needs

· Translate the overarching creative vision into a cohesive assortment of style designs for a given seasonal collection

· Refine, perfect, and approve the details of each style, ensuring each product element is executed with excellence to elevate our brand

THE QUALIFICATIONS

A designer at Aritzia has:

• Proven and best-in-class skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience in fashion collection design, creative sketching, and adobe illustrator proficiencyExperience using AI-enabled tools and technologies to support creative design ideation and sketching is preferred
• The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value
• A deep understanding, passion, and commitment for the industry in which we operate
• A key representation of Aritzia’s brand vision, aesthetic, and style fundamentals with a focus on trends and cultural influences

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Aspirational Creative Environment – Work in a world-class creative environment complete with our very own Product Studio, a purpose-built space designed to support every stage of the design process, from concept development through to sampling and fittings
• 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.
• 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.