Arc'teryx Equipment Inc.:
Designer 2 – Energy Projects Job in North Vancouver, BC

Your opportunity at Arc’teryx:As a Designer 2, 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 Energy product, including System_A. You bring your curiosity and passion for product to imagine and build innovative, relevant, and resolved designs. You are an innovative problem solver with a focus on collaborative teamwork. Meet your future team:The Energy category creates 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 2 role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:! Creating and executing assigned product designs within seasonal timelines to complement existing collections as well as future advanced R&D projects when required! Contributing to the commercialization of innovative technologies including materials, pattern/part shaping and construction techniques for existing and product categories! Creating patterns, mock-ups, and prototypes to explore, resolve, or prove new concepts or construction techniques! Providing detailed product initiations to Product Development, including spec drawings, pattern and fit direction, and material information! Collaborating with the Fit & Pattern Team to resolve fit style and construction issues and ensure a fully commercialized product! Coordinating with the Materials team to test new materials and ensure that necessary items are available for prototyping! Developing and maintaining a thorough understanding of the materials and manufacturing techniques that Arc’teryx works with! Collaborating closely with other Designers to bring new and better toolbox solutions that benefit the brand (such as new technologies, construction techniques, features, etc.) ! 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 needs! Assisting with current product design changes where necessary in order to address in-line production issues! Supporting the Design Director in developing a schedule for the flow of the line plan through all development stages, including charting line plan progress! Partnering with Development Team Manager to gain visibility into cost estimates, MOQs and LOM concerns throughout concepting and prototyping for seasonal products! Presenting at internal meetings, design reviews and seasonal stage gates, annual seasonal handoffs and other product meetings as required! 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:! Contributing to the long-term strategic plan for Energy product 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 Designer 2?! You have a Degree in Design (Apparel or Industrial), or Textile Engineering! You have 5+ years hands-on experience designing products, preferably textile based! You have the capability to createtools and construction methods to assist in solving construction issues! You are technically proficient with 5years’ experience using Adobe Illustrator and Gerber or equivalent pattern software! You are an excellent team player with the ability to take direction and work independently! You have technical and creative skills to pattern and prototype! You are entrepreneurial and innovative! You have strong planning, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills! 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 right! You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity! You are able to balance autonomy and collaboration! You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement! Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it! 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. LEAVE IT BETTER. Create a better world, together.Apply for this job