Arc'teryx Equipment Inc.:
Art Director – Retail Brand Job in North Vancouver, BC

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:As the Art Director – Retail Brand, you will leverage our creative direction to lead the vision, creation and implementation of how our brand comes to life in our retail stores and with our wholesale partners. You will work cross-functionally with our partners across the business to design world class in-store experiences, campaigns and stories. You will lead a team comprised of environmental designers, 3d designers, graphic designers, production designers and creative agency partners. With proven experience in vertical retail, you are passionate about retail, and committed to continuously improving engagement and evolving storytelling.This role is primarily based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid work.  Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Meet Your Future Team:The Brand Creative team is hands-on and iterative; building creative with the same passion embodied in our product. Art Directors, Graphic Designers, Photographers, Stylists, Videographers, Editors, Environmental, and Craftspeople create a wide spectrum of skills to be deployed. The team is comfortable behind the pen, on an exposed ridgeline, and in any global city.You will be a key member of the Brand Retail pod, partnering closely with the Retail Brand Marketing Manager and Retail Brand Project Managers to bring projects to life.You will work cross-functionally with our partners in Retail, Store Design, Brand Marketing and Brand Operations.If you were the Art Director – Retail Brand now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:! Senior creative responsible for all brand presence and campaign level storytelling moments in our retail landscape for both vertical and wholesale! Leading the creative brainstorming process based on briefs and create presentations to stakeholders which visualize how campaigns/initiatives will come to life IRL as an experience in our retail stores! Strategically partner with the Creative Director, Retail Marketing Managers, Brand Managers, Brand Operations and channel partners! Creating and leading the vision for how the Brand shows up in the New Store Openings workstream! Partnering cross functionally with store design, visual merchants, product design, new store openings and business leaders to strategically align, properly scope and define a creative brief for retail initiatives, campaign moments, and new concepts! Producing clear project documentation and presented concisely, consistently, and timely! Collaborating closely with other Art Directors to maintain a level of quality and vision across all seasonal campaigns throughout all touchpoints within our creative workflow! Partnering with the project operations team to ensure projects stay with in scope, budget and are delivered on time escalating risks and providing solutions where necessary! Building, coaching, and guiding a high performing design team to effectively communicate our brand and identity through various mediums and channels! Providing opportunities for your team members in the areas of career and skill advancement Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:! Consulting for our workplace/workspace design as needed Are you our next Art Director – Retail Brand?! You have 7+ years’ experience in retail brand experience and design ! You have a University Degree or College Diploma or other courses related to Design or Architecture! You have a commanding knowledge of the following: Adobe Creative Suite (your choice), Sketchup or similar 3d software and associated rendering skills! You are able to work in a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment! You set a clear vision for physical experiences and storytelling, and can align your team around common objectives, and foster commitment to these objectives! You have excellent interpersonal skills, are collaborative and have the ability to build relationships and work with all levels of the organization! You are a clear communicator – written, verbal and visual ! You are a natural, inspiring and experienced leader, who instills confidence and trust in your team! You seek and execute the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right! You drive breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement with each project! 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. LEAVE IT BETTER. Create a better world, together.Apply for this job