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Design Developer 1 - Tokyo Creation Center

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Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX: As Design Developer 1, you support design by building and offering product solutions in alignment with the original intent and vision of the product design.

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As Design Developer 1, you support design by building and offering product solutions in alignment with the original intent and vision of the product design. You are a passionate builder of product and bring your curiosity to support finding creative solutions for a better way to innovate product. In close collaboration with cross functional teams, you support concept development from ideation through to seasonal development. You Do Right through responsible and sustainable design.

This role is based out of our Tokyo, Japan office and is expected to be performed onsite.

You will be joining a Design Team that creates innovative, beautiful product, that exceeds the core mountain athlete’s needs in the outdoors. The Tokyo Creation Centre is a ground-up, entrepreneurial undertaking that will accelerate our business, elevate our product and define the next chapter of the Arc’teryx brand. Our team prioritizes passion, flexibility, and a connection to the Tokyo creative community through design, and a start-up mentality is the key to the success of this new endeavor. Fueled 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.

  • You support Product Design by developing unique and resolved solutions through patterning and concept prototyping, ensuring alignment with Arc’teryx design philosophies, the original intent and vision for the product
  • You support and/or contribute to Design by producing resolved garments, along with the supporting documentation to ensure scalable construction in a bulk production environment
  • In collaboration with Designers, Pattern Makers and Product Developers, you support and/or contribute to creation, documentation and communication of new concepts, construction processes and techniques that meet Arc’teryx product ideals
  • You contribute to and/or build partial or complete concept prototypes to allow solutions to be tested, reviewed, and validated
  • You support Design in collaboration with Pattern Makers and Product Developers on seasonal projects as needed
  • You test different materials to assess suitability for various construction techniques and end uses, documenting information and results throughout the process
  • You support Design Developers and Senior Design Developers with special projects as needed
  • You support and/or assist the Sample and Design teams and respond to problems as they arise
  • You are responsible to compile project scope, activities, and expenditures, of projects deemed eligible for submission to funding programs (SR&ED, IRAP, NRC, MITACS, and so forth)
  • You have 1+ years’ experience working in a technical design environment (ideally apparel)
  • You have a diploma or degree in Fashion Design or equivalent experience
  • You have previous pattern making experience, particularly CAD experience with Gerber
  • You have strong sewing, building, and pattern making skills
  • 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
  • Equal Opportunity
     
    Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. 
     
    Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.  
     
    All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.
     
    Leave it Better
    We believe that the mountains transform us, that how we adventure matters, and that there’s always a better way. 
    Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world. 
     
    Live it. Get out there - the mountains make us better 
    Disruptive evolution. In pursuit of better. Always. 
    Commit. We set bold objectives and see them through. 

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Tokyo, Japan
    Hybrid — some on-site time required
    Who can apply
    JP

    Listing Details

    Posted
    August 26, 2026
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    August 26, 2026
    Last seen
    August 26, 2026

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