As the Senior Designer, Snow, you design advanced, comprehensive apparel solutions that are aligned with Arc’teryx design philosophies. In this highly technical role, you focus on establishing the long-term vision and design strategy for our Snow product category, designing for the circular future we hope to inhabit, where nothing is left to waste. This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is expected to be performed on location. We are collaborative builders, cutting-edge 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 in outerwear. As the Senior Designer, Snow, you design advanced, comprehensive apparel solutions that are aligned with Arc’teryx design philosophies. In this highly technical role, you focus on establishing the long-term vision and design strategy for our Snow product category, designing for the circular future we hope to inhabit, where nothing is left to waste. This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is expected to be performed on location. We are collaborative builders, innovative 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 in outerwear. If you were in the Senior Designer role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing: Collaborating with leadership and key stakeholders to establish and drive the vision and long-term design strategy for the Arc’teryx Snow product category Inspiring, empowering,



and supporting a group of high performing Designers and Design Developers to create comprehensive design solutions to exceed end user expectations Adhering to Arc’teryx Sustainability Design Principles while also contributing to future improvements as we transition our snow product into circular builds Identifying and creating innovative performance or technology platforms that underpin product categories Driving the commercialization of innovative technologies, including materials, pattern/part shaping and construction techniques for existing and future product categories Creating patterns, mockups, and prototypes to explore, resolve, or prove new concepts or construction techniques, with emphasis on designing for repairability Coordinating with the Raw Materials team to test new materials and ensure that necessary items are available for prototyping Collaborating closely with other Designers to create and bring new and better toolbox solutions that benefit the brand (such as new technologies, construction techniques, features, etc.) Collaborating with the Merchandising team and Design Directors on seasonal line plans and project resource planning Partnering with Product Development Managers to gain visibility into cost estimates,



MOQs and LOM concerns throughout concepting and prototyping for seasonal products Collaborating with Design leadership and the People & Culture team to establish and retain Design talent Working closely with Design leadership and our Merchandising team to craft a strategic plan for Snow apparel at Arc’teryx Collaborating with various design activity leaders to identify new product opportunities and propose product solutions 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 Senior Designer? You have a Degree in Design (Apparel, Industrial, etc.) or the equivalent experience, and a minimum of 8+ years’ hands-on experience designing relevant textile-based outerwear products, with 2+ years’ leading a team You are technically proficient with 8+ years’ experience using Adobe Illustrator, Gerber or the equivalent pattern software You have advanced knowledge in design, patterning, sewing, and taped garment construction, with advanced technical and creative skills to pattern and prototype new products, inclusive of Gore-Tex You are an excellent team player with the ability to take direction, work with minimal supervision and mentor and develop team members You have excellent planning, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement 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. A reasonable estimate of the pay range is CAD$106,000
- CAD$133,000 at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such

📌 Senior Apparel Designer, Snow (Vancouver)
🏢 Arc'teryx Equipment
📍 Vancouver