As Design Developer 2, you build fully resolved solutions that align with the original intent and vision of the product design. You are a passionate builder of product and bring your curiosity to find creative solutions for a better way to innovate product. In close collaboration with cross functional teams, you will contribute to concept development from ideation through to seasonal inline, with a focus on our hardgoods and accessories product categories.

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You’ll Be Designing For: ~ This role is based out of our North Vancouver office. Please note this is a temporary position with a duration of 14 months, with the possibility of extension. The Hardgoods and Accessories Design team works together on a wide variety of product categories to support our activity collections, including packs, accessories, harnesses, and gloves.

You will join a team of builders, problem solvers and passionate outdoor enthusiasts who are fueled by curiosity. We take an immersive approach to identifying future needs, and we build, test, and validate products that solve for real functional challenges. If you were the Design Developer 2 now, here are some of the core activities you would be responsible for: Contributing to product design by developing unique and resolved solutions that align with Arc’teryx design philosophies and the original intent and vision for the product Building both partial and complete concept prototypes to allow for solutions to be tested, reviewed, and validated Collaborating with Design, Pattern Makers and Product Developers to create, document and communicate new concepts, construction processes and techniques to enable manufacturing solutions that meet Arc’teryx product ideals Testing and documenting the outcomes of various material suitability evaluations Providing recommendations on final material selection Supporting in the creation of field and wear test samples by providing direction and feedback to the Cutting team Collaborate with Pattern Makers,



Product and Design Developers on seasonal and special projects as required Supporting the onboarding and training of new Design Developer hires Creating 3D sculptural forms using both digital and physical concepting tools to streamline the creation of concept samples Collaborating with sample rooms at our factory partners to teach new construction techniques, develop concept samples and resolve patterns Are you our next Design Developer 2?

You have a diploma or degree in Fashion Design, or the equivalent experience, with 4+ years’ experience working in a technical design environment, ideally focused on hardgoods and accessories You have CAD and Gerber pattern making experience 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 remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement The salary range for this role is: CAD$82,000 - $108,000 We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility advantages, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 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). *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. Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world.

📌 Design Developer 2 Hardgoods & Accessories (Temporary) (North Vancouver)
🏢 Arc'teryx
📍 North Vancouver