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Design Developer 2 – Hardgoods, Softgoods & Accessories (Temp 18 months)

Design Developer 2 – Hardgoods, Softgoods & Accessories (Temp 18 months)

Arc'teryxNorth Vancouver, BC (Corporate)
19 days ago
Salary
CAD80000–CAD100000 yearly
Job description

Your opportunity at ARC’TERYX :  As Design Developer 2, you build fully resolved solutions that align with the original intent and vision of the product design. You are a passionate builder of product and bring your curiosity to find creative solutions for a better way to innovate product. In close collaboration with cross functional teams, you will contribute to concept development from ideation through to seasonal inline, with a focus on our hardgoods and accessories product categories. This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is expected to be performed on-location.  Meet your future team : The Hardgoods and Accessories Design team works together on a wide variety of product categories to support our activity collections, including packs, accessories, harnesses, and gloves. We are builders, problem solvers and passionate outdoor enthusiasts. Fuelled 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. The Men’s product team delivers technical apparel solutions for mountain use.

If you were the Design Developer 2 now, here are some of the core activities you would be responsible for :

  • Contributing to Product Design by developing unique and resolved solutions that align with Arc’teryx design philosophies and the original intent and vision for the product,with a focus on technical items (gore, gloves, backpacks and advanced frame components)
  • Building both partial and complete concept prototypes to allow for solutions to be tested, reviewed, and validated
  • Producing production level and resolved products, along with the supporting documentation to ensure scalable construction in a bulk production environment
  • Collaborating with Design, Pattern Makers and Product Developers to create, document and communicate new concepts, construction processes and techniques to enable manufacturing solutions that meet Arc’teryx product ideals
  • Partnering with Pattern Making, Product Development and Fit & Pattern Engineering to validate and implement standards that will ensure consistency across all styles within the line plan
  • Testing and documenting the outcomes of various material suitability evaluations
  • Providing recommendations on final material selection
  • Supporting in the creation of field and wear test samples by providing direction and feedback to the Cutting team
  • Collaborate with Pattern Makers, Product and Design Developers on seasonal and special projects as required
  • Supporting the onboarding and training of new Design Developer hires

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

  • Creating 3D sculptural forms using both digital and physical concepting tools to streamline the creation of concept samples
  • Collaborating with sample rooms at our factory partners to teach new construction techniques, develop concept samples and resolve patterns

    • Are you our next Design Developer 2?

  • You have 4+ years’ experience working in a technical design environment, ideally focused on hardgoods and accessories
  • You have a diploma or degree in Fashion Design, or the equivalent experience
  • You have advanced CAD and Gerber pattern making skillsexperience
  • You operate effectively in Rhino, Solidworks, Blender,AutoCAD and grasshopper
  • You have strong sewing, building, and pattern making skills
  • You are comfortable using heavier materials and components (leather, padding, foam)
  • 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

    • 80,000 - $100,000 a yearA reasonable estimate of the pay range is $80,000 - $100,000 CAD at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and / or training. Please note that the range details above reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program and benefits that we offer.