Technical Developer 2, Apparel - Temporary

ARC'TERYX • Vancouver, BC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Technical Developer 2, you manage product from concept through to production readiness directly with the Product Creation team and our T1 factory partners. Your innovative and solutions-focused approach to development ensures that each product you work on meets Arc’teryx design intent and supply chain requirements.
This is a one-year contract with an expected end of May 2027. The role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is expected to be performed on-location.
You will be part of a focused team of Product Developers, Designers, Pattern Makers, and Cut & Sew experts that work on creating innovative product. This team builds strong relationships with cross-functional partners and factories to realize ideas into commercialized successes.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in product development, technical design or pattern making, with a focus on technical, innovative apparel and equipment
• An Undergraduate Degree OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience
• A strong knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing
• Proficient in PLM, Adobe creative suite and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of and previous experience in product costing
• A comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction and fit
• A complete understanding of the product lifecycle process - from ideation to consumer, including production attributes
• Experience effectively communicating with and travelling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers
• Comfortable communicating with factories via technical drawings and fit photos
• Detailed and accuracy oriented, with strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrate initiative, agility, and commitment, while balancing autonomy and collaboration
• Proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and develop the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do right
• Highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity, and thrive in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment
• Inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Responsibilities

• Creating tech packs to communicate specifications for aesthetic, construction, fit and cost
• Communicating the fit, design and construction comments and corrections clearly to factories
• Executing the development of product from concept through commercialization, including interpreting design intent and coordinating prototypes and sample creation
• Providing thorough product information and construction information to enable efficient sourcing and purchase of raw materials
• Compiling all product materials, construction, and bill of materials (BOM) information, resulting in efficient raw material sourcing/planning and accurately produced finished product
• Ensuring calendar deliverables are met
• Supporting the business in meeting FOB targets in partnership with cross-functional teams
• Supporting and influencing the development process to achieve commercial viability of designs through collaboration with Design, Materials Development, Raw Materials Supply Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
• Developing and maintaining accurate sample garment measurement specifications in our Product Line Management System (Centric)
• Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing, throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain
• Collaborating with our 3D Digital Team on CLO3D capabilities for utilization opportunities with vendors
• Providing engagement training for current and future vendors
• Strengthening vendor relations through effective communication and travel to both domestic and offshore vendors
• Evaluating the prototype process and strategizing on how to improve turnaround timelines

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
• Education Level: Associate degree