Product Development Assistant - Temporary 9 Months

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX: As the Product Development Assistant, you will support the Product Creation Development Team in their efforts to develop a consistent level of quality, promoting Arc’teryx as a brand that consistently exceeds customer expectations.This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is expected to be performed on location. Please note this is a temporary contract with a duration of nine months, with the possibility for extension.

Meet Your Future Team: The Product Creation Development team are a high performing team that works closely with all aspects of product creation. The work we do behind the scenes supports designers and product developers to accomplish go-to-market deliverables.If you were the Product Development Assistant now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:POINTER-MARK Supporting the Product Creation Development Team with all aspects of product development, including (but not limited to) data entry, compiling spec packages, coordinating raw materials for sampling, product testing and washing, for concept and proto samplesPOINTER-MARK Organizing approved raw material inventory within the Design Centre and supporting the material needs for the design maker phasePOINTER-MARK Contributing to the design maker phase alongside your product creation partners.POINTER-MARK Supporting the “approved to counter” sample process as neededPOINTER-MARK Ensuring the timely delivery of all Product Development Assistant responsibilities against product creation calendarsPOINTER-MARK Preparing commercial invoices, tracking packages to factories and providing product details to support logistic requirements from concept to “approved to counter” stagePOINTER-MARK Communicating with factories and collaborating with the Colour Team to track strike-off development as requiredPOINTER-MARK Organizing and maintaining team sample racksPOINTER-MARK Organizing all sampling inventory and archivingPOINTER-MARK Ordering approved raw materials, stock transfers and supplies for the Design and Development teams as needed.Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:POINTER-MARK Creating strong cross-functional relationships with Raw Materials, Design, and Cut & Sew teams, amongst othersPOINTER-MARK Collaborating to create efficient processes in fabric material inventories, sample tracking, and shippingPOINTER-MARK Supporting Product Developers in managing models.

Are you our next Product Development Assistant?POINTER-MARK You have a post-secondary education in Apparel or Textile Design, Technology, or Merchandising, or equivalent experiencePOINTER-MARK You have a knowledge of garment constructionPOINTER-MARK You are proficient in the use of Microsoft OfficePOINTER-MARK You have a strong attention to detail and accuracyPOINTER-MARK You have strong interpersonal and communication skillsPOINTER-MARK You demonstrate intercultural fluency and the ability to collaborate with a diverse teamPOINTER-MARK You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutionsPOINTER-MARK You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguityPOINTER-MARK You effectively balance autonomy and collaborationPOINTER-MARK You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvementPOINTER-MARK You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is rightPOINTER-MARK Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living itEqual 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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