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Senior Colour Designer – Men’s

Canada·North VancouverFull-timesenior

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Overview

Your opportunity at ARC’TERYX: As a Senior Colour Designer – Men’s, you drive the colour creative process from concept through to development, across every product in the Men’s collection.

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The Colour & Graphics Team is a hub that links the product design and visual merchandising process with the guest experience. We balance creativity, design, process, and logistics to ensure the successful execution of the Arc’teryx colour and graphics design philosophy.

Building, coaching and guiding a high performing team of colour designers

Coaching and mentoring the colour designers in the colour creative process and overseeing the completion of all colour specifications to meet Arc’teryx brand aesthetics

Forecasting colour direction for product collections, and collaborating to create cross-category cohesiveness that exceeds industry expectations

Creating palettes that embrace sociological insights, awareness of global trends, current colour harmony tendencies and regional colour preferences, while maintaining the essence of Arc’teryx

Collaborating with designers on the creation of innovative and efficient new products that are feasible within a manufacturing environment

Collaborating with the Merchandising team to establish a seasonal continuance strategy, retail store flow plans and regional directed assortments

Driving colour merchandising concepts through optimal outfit coordination, article assortment aesthetics and cross-merchandising strategies

Consulting on products across Veilance and Special Projects categories

Delivering commercial colour assortments that meet article efficiency targets by analyzing metrics and gathering insights from business channels including sales, forecasting and product line management

Optimizing colour design across an extensive and complex raw material matrix to ensure successful colour applications to textiles

Managing the colour lifecycle of products to ensure that there is a balance between timelines and the creative process

Building a network of external industry contacts specializing in colour creative development

Establishing best practices to increase efficiency and colour quality assurance across colour development process

Creating and presenting the colour vision and direction for both evergreen and seasonal

Partnering with the Design team on colour palettes, colouring styles and graphic development

Collaborating with the Visual Merchandising and Merchandising teams to create a framework for enhanced guest experience and flow

Working with the Supply Chain teams on logistical frameworks and process

Sharing seasonal direction with the Brand and Commercial teams

You have an Apparel Design Diploma, or the equivalent experience

You have 7+ years’ experience in the colour and fashion environment, with 2+ years’ experience leading a team

You have a demonstrated and extraordinary sense for colour harmony

You have extensive knowledge of colour theory

You have a superior level of colour acuity

You understand diverse materials and have a curiosity to learn technical capacities and limitations

You have experience in line development

You have a proven ability to deliver successful commercial collections

You have an awareness of Arc’teryx products and their applications

You have advanced capabilities in the Adobe suite

You have excellent communication and presentation skills; able to translate your ideas visually, written and verbally

You understanding the retail buying and line development process

You have knowledge of manufacturing timelines

You have the ability to adhere to critical path and established deadlines

You are a proactive and creative problem solver

You have strong attention to detail

You have demonstrated leadership and influencing skills

You have a strong awareness of global markets and cultural differences

The salary range for this role is CAD$108,000 - CAD$142,000

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

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

 *Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

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.

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