Project Specialist, Creative Strategy

ARC'TERYX • Vancouver, BC

45d • CA$70,000 - CA$92,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Project Specialist - Creative Strategy, you support the coordination and execution of projects across the global Creative organization. You help bring structure, clarity, and momentum to creative initiatives by partnering closely with teams across Design, Advanced Concepts, Colour, Graphics and Footwear, Athletes Initiatives, and regional creative hubs, including North Vancouver, Portland, and Tokyo. In this role, you help teams stay aligned, ensure projects stay on track, and move ideas forward with excellence.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. (3-4 days in office)

You will work closely with teams across the global Creative organization, supporting projects and initiatives that connect design, storytelling, product creation, athlete insights, and creative innovation. As part of the Global Creative Strategy and PMO team, you will help enable collaboration, communication, and operational excellence across multiple creative functions and regions.

Requirements

• Completed a post-secondary degree in business, communications, design, operations, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in project management, business consulting, coordination, operations, creative production, consulting, or a related field
• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a very fast-paced and evolving environment
• Driven, curious, and excited by the opportunity to work within a world-class global creative environment and motivated by driving projects forward
• Understand that performance is built through preparation, consistency, accountability, and attention to detail, much like a high-performing athlete
• Bring energy, humility, resilience, and a strong desire to learn and grow alongside exceptional teams
• Someone who can visualize a continuous improvement on everything that we do
• Comfortable working on complex, long-term projects, across new and emerging technologies
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and time management skills
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both written and verbally
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Motivated by high standards and take pride in delivering thoughtful, accurate, and high-quality work
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and collaborating across teams and time zones
• Confident using Microsoft Office, presentation tools, and project management platforms (Power Bi, Monday.com and Smartsheet)
• Curious, driven, and energized by the opportunity to support world-class creative teams
• Understand that exceptional work is built through consistency, preparation, accountability, and attention to detail
• Bring a positive attitude, strong ownership mentality, and willingness to learn and grow

Responsibilities

• Supporting the coordination and execution of projects across the global Creative organization
• Maintaining project trackers, timelines, meeting notes, action items, and status updates across multiple workstreams
• Coordinating cross-functional meetings, workshops, and project check-ins across global teams and time zones
• Helping drive communication and alignment across Design, Advanced Concepts, Footwear, Athlete Insights, and regional creative teams
• Supporting the preparation of presentations, reports, leadership updates, and creative project documentation
• Assisting with the organization of design reviews, athlete insights sessions, creative offsites, and global meetings
• Building and maintaining shared templates, project resources, calendars, and documentation across the Creative organization
• Tracking project progress, identifying risks or delays, and contributing to a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement
• Travel as required – bi-annually (academies, offsites, Squamish, mammoth, islands) – local, Canada/NAM
• Serving as a liaison to multiple functions within the global organization, including teams across Creative, Development, Merchandising, Brand, Legal and Finance teams
• 8-24 months, gain confidence, experience and knowledge on how to self-sustain, guide and facilitate projects internally across the global organization

Benefits

• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable
• Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore)
• Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level