Apparel Designer – Men’s Climb

Your opportunity at Arc’teryx:As a Apparel Designer, you will have the opportunity to design product solutions that align with Arc’teryx design philosophies and that continuously exceed our guests’ evolving needs. In this role, you will be designing for our Climb product category with a specific focus on men’s product. Climb is a foundational activity for our core mountain athletes duration, weather, and technicality vary for any climb, and our athlete is constantly looking for the right tool for the job.

We provide resolved solutions that consider materials, feature set, fit, and style to meet these specific needs. You bring your curiosity and passion for product to imagine and build innovative, relevant designs. You are an innovative problem solver with a focus on collaborative teamwork. Please note this is a temporary position with a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of extension. Meet your future team:We create innovative apparel solutions that work for a variety of activities such as climbing, snow sports, hiking, and trail running.

We are builders, problem solvers and passionate outdoor enthusiasts. 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.If you were in the Designer role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:POINTER-MARK Creating and executing assigned apparel designs within seasonal timelines to complement existing collections as well as future advanced R&D projects when requiredPOINTER-MARK Contributing to the commercialization of innovative technologies including materials, pattern/part shaping and construction techniques for existing and product categoriesPOINTER-MARK Creating patterns, mockups, and prototypes to explore, resolve, or prove new concepts or construction techniquesPOINTER-MARK Providing detailed product initiations to Product Development, including spec drawings, pattern and fit direction, and material informationPOINTER-MARK Collaborating with the Fit & Pattern Team to resolve fit style and construction issues and ensure a fully commercialized productPOINTER-MARK Coordinating with the Materials team to test new materials and ensure that necessary items are available for prototypingPOINTER-MARK Developing and maintaining a thorough understanding of the materials and manufacturing techniques that Arc’teryx works withPOINTER-MARK Collaborating closely with other Designers to bring new and better toolbox solutions that benefit the brand (such as new technologies, construction techniques, features, etc.) POINTER-MARK Staying up to date with industry trends, collaborating with Arc’teryx athletes and other industry representatives to help ensure Arc’teryx is exceeding our guests’ evolving needsPOINTER-MARK Assisting with current product design changes where necessary to address in-line production issuesPOINTER-MARK Supporting the Design Director in developing a schedule for the flow of the line plan through all development stages, including charting line plan progressPOINTER-MARK Partnering with Development Team Manager to gain visibility into cost estimates, MOQs and LOM concerns throughout concepting and prototyping for seasonal productsPOINTER-MARK Presenting at internal meetings, design reviews and seasonal stage gates, annual seasonal handoffs and other product meetings as requiredPOINTER-MARK Attending tradeshows, company events as well as sourcing and development vendor visits as requiredHere are some of the things you could be working on in the future:POINTER-MARK Contributing to the long-term strategic plan for men’s apparel at Arc’teryxPOINTER-MARK Collaborating with various design activity leaders to identify new product opportunities and propose product solutionsPOINTER-MARK Working closely with our development teams and innovation partnerships to challenge and evolve the way we bring innovative ideas to production Are you our next Designer – Men’s Climb?POINTER-MARK You have a Degree in Apparel DesignPOINTER-MARK You have 3+ years hands-on experience designing products, preferably textile basedPOINTER-MARK You have a relationship with and knowledge of climbing culture, and you understand the end-user needs of climbersPOINTER-MARK You have the capability to createtools and construction methods to assist in solving construction issuesPOINTER-MARK You are technically proficient with 3+years’ experience using Adobe Illustrator POINTER-MARK You have some knowledge of 3D platforms and technologies, with CLO3D experience preferredPOINTER-MARK You are an excellent team player with the ability to take direction and work independentlyPOINTER-MARK You are entrepreneurial and innovativePOINTER-MARK You have strong planning, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skillsPOINTER-MARK 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 rightPOINTER-MARK You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguityPOINTER-MARK You can balance autonomy and collaborationPOINTER-MARK You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvementPOINTER-MARK Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living itPOINTER-MARK You have a strong knowledge of Arc’teryx products and interest/involvement in activities Arc’teryx makes products forEqual OpportunityArc’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.Design your Purpose. Live our Values. DISRUPTIVE EVOLUTION. Design your future through challenge, experimentation, and inspiration.COMMIT. Set and deliver on bold objectives as we collectively raise the bar.LIVE IT. Deepen your connection to nature and live your most purposeful life.

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