Product - Senior Manager/Manager, Wash

Aritzia • Vancouver, BC

62d • $100,000 - $300,000

About The Position

We are Everyday Luxury™. It's what we do and how we do it — together. It's working alongside world-class talent in pursuit of world-class results. It's maximizing your potential in a high-performance culture. It's knowing that wherever you are, you belong. It's elevating your world — and the world of those who love and will love Aritzia. It's You. And an endless runway of opportunity. With a Global Support Campus in Vancouver and additional Support Office hubs in major cities across North America — including Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and Seattle — our workplace network is strategically designed to support our People and serve our Clients a frictionless experience. So, you can do what you do best — with us. THE TEAM The mission of the Wash department is to ensure the world-class execution of washes. THE OPPORTUNITY Aritzia is growing and our Wash team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for developing and executing Product washes that deliver on Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury promise. You will play a pivotal role in developing, refining, and standardizing Product washes across Aritzia’s ready-to-wear assortment (excluding denim and heavy woven product), working cross-functionally across Product Creative and Manufacturing Sub-Division teams to ensure each wash brings the creative vision to life while meeting Aritzia’s world-class standards for technical wash application. The experience you bring to this role along with the skills you gain, will unlock endless opportunities – from a rewarding career in the Wash Department, to continued growth and development with Aritzia. THE ROLE As the Senior Manager/Manager, Wash, you will partner with cross-functional teams to: Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience. Establish a cross-functional wash approval process that outlines roles and accountability by department, to ensure we that we can seamlessly deliver on Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury promise. Develop world-class washes for Aritzia’s ready-to-wear assortment (excluding denim and heavy woven product) that meet the creative vision and are complaint with all regulatory guidelines. Ensure our Manufacturing Suppliers and in-region Product Integrity wash lead have the approved standards and formulas to meet Aritzia’s technical wash requirements and aesthetic outcomes. Manage the physical and digital wash assets associated with the end-to-end wash lifecycle, from sample development, testing, and through to wash application during bulk production.

Requirements

• Proven and best-in-class skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience in:
• Education in Textile or Chemical Engineering
• Knowledge of the wash process and techniques, chemicals, dyeing, finishing, and advanced treatments
• Knowledge of global wash testing methods, performance standards, and chemical safety
• A commitment to learn, apply, champion and enrich Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
• 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

Responsibilities

• Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience.
• Establish a cross-functional wash approval process that outlines roles and accountability by department, to ensure we that we can seamlessly deliver on Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury promise.
• Develop world-class washes for Aritzia’s ready-to-wear assortment (excluding denim and heavy woven product) that meet the creative vision and are complaint with all regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure our Manufacturing Suppliers and in-region Product Integrity wash lead have the approved standards and formulas to meet Aritzia’s technical wash requirements and aesthetic outcomes.
• Manage the physical and digital wash assets associated with the end-to-end wash lifecycle, from sample development, testing, and through to wash application during bulk production.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed