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Senior Product Developer

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You are part of a focused team of product developers, designers, pattern makers, and cut and sew team that works on creating innovative products.

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As a Senior Product Developer, you are responsible for managing our most technical and complex products from design maker phase (concept) through to production readiness. You lead with integrity and by example, providing overall support and mentoring to the Product Developers. Your innovative and solutions-focused approach to development ensures that each product you work on meets Arcteryx design intent and Brand integrity requirements.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is expected to be performed on-location. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

You are part of a focused team of product developers, designers, pattern makers, and cut and sew team that works on creating innovative products. This team builds strong relationships with cross-functional partners to realize ideas into commercialized successes.

Executing the development of our most technical and complex product from design maker phase (concept) and intent through to pre-production readiness

Leading and influencing the development process to achieve commercial viability of designs through partnership and collaboration with Product Design, Raw Materials, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Production and Quality departments

Partnering and collaborating with Design, Pattern Making, Sample Sewing teams internally, as well as with our vendors, to ensure concepts and prototypes meet established function, fit, quality and construction standards going into pre-production

Collaborating, partnering, and aligning with other Senior Product Developers to ensure consistency across product type (i.e. construction standards, process, and sharing of best practices)

Supporting and coaching Product Developers and Product Development Assistants daily and training new hires as required, encouraging effective problem solving and discretionary decision making

Compiling all product materials/construction information, and maintaining an accurate database documentation of BOM information and technical specifications that will result in efficient raw material sourcing and purchasing and accurately produced finished product

Executing to calendar deliverables, including but not limited to concept sample and prototype development, material validation, initial quality evaluation and approval requirements with key stakeholders

Contributing to the creation and evolution of construction standards in conjunction with the Product Integrity team

Working in conjunction with the Merchandising, Design, and Brand Marketing teams to ensure all external product communication accurately reflects model requirements and specifications

Communicating opportunities for process improvement with a lean forward attitude to drive evolution within our Product Creation process

Liaising with cross-functional departments to provide Development support as needed, facilitating cross-departmental problem solving

Providing input into Product Operations in evolving IS requirements in Development applications and on the development of training tools

Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing, throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain

Working with developing in house sampling and direct to factory developments

Working on future concepting and product testing alongside the Advanced Concepts department

Working on the evolution of how we commercialize product cross-functionally

You have 7+ years’ experience as Product Designer, Industrial Designer, Product Development (developing product/process) with a focus on technical design development

You have an Undergraduate Degree Industrial Design, Technical Degree OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience

You have strong critical problem-solving skills, with the ability to think outside of the box and work outside of the seasonal timelines when needed

You have experience effectively communicating with and travelling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers

You have a comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction, 3D form study, production and fit

You have a complete understanding of the product lifecycle process - from ideation to consumer

You have a strong knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing

You are familiar with key tools; Adobe Suite, or similar software (Centric a plus)

You are detail- and accuracy-oriented with strong organizational skills

You demonstrate initiative, agility and commitment

You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions

You are goal driven with a results-oriented attitude

You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration

You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity

You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement

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

You thrive in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment

You have a proven mentorship ability

You have excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills

You seek to execute the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do right

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

The salary range for this role is: CAD$94,000 - CAD$124,000

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.

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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