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Technical Developer 2 - Apparel

Arc'teryx· Supply Chain – Product Creation Development
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TokyoFull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Technical Developer 2 role focused on managing product from concept through production readiness in collaboration with Product Creation Development and T1 factory partners. Based in Tokyo Creation Center, onsite, with duties spanning technical development, sourcing support, and collaboration across Design, Materials Development, Raw Materials Supply Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure designs meet Arc’teryx standards and FOB targets.

Responsibilities

  • Creating tech packs to communicate specifications for aesthetic, construction, fit and cost
  • Communicating the fit, design and construction comments and corrections clearly to factories
  • Executing the development of product from concept through commercialization, including interpreting design intent and coordinating prototypes and sample creation
  • Providing thorough product information and construction information to enable efficient sourcing and purchase of raw materials
  • Compiling all product materials, construction, and bill of materials (BOM) information, resulting in efficient raw material sourcing/planning and accurately produced finished product
  • Ensuring calendar deliverables are met
  • Supporting the business in meeting FOB targets in partnership with cross-functional teams
  • Supporting and influencing the development process to achieve commercial viability of designs through collaboration with Design, Materials Development, Raw Materials Supply Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
  • Developing and maintaining accurate sample garment measurement specifications in our Product Line Management System (Centric)
  • Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing, throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain

Qualifications

  • 5+ years’ experience in product development, technical design or pattern making, focused on technical, innovative apparel and equipment
  • Undergraduate Degree OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience
  • Strong knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing
  • Proficiency in PLM, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of and previous experience in product costing
  • Comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction and fit
  • Complete understanding of the product lifecycle process from ideation to consumer, including production attributes
  • Experience communicating with and traveling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers
  • Comfort communicating with factories via technical drawings and fit photos
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Fluent in English, with understanding of Japanese or willingness to learn
  • Ability to work flexible hours to connect with global teams
  • Proactive in identifying root causes and developing solutions with commitment to doing right
  • Highly flexible and adaptable in ambiguity, thriving in fast-paced, diverse, evolving environment
  • Inspires breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
  • Passion for work and for outdoor lifestyle

Skills

Required:Tech packsTechnical drawing & fit photosPLMAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSourcing & costing

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity with a culture of inclusivity
  • Commitment to Do Right values
  • Motivating work environment connected to outdoor lifestyle
  • Opportunities to create positive change in self, communities, and the world
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Arc'teryx

Outdoor Clothing, Technical Outerwear, & Accessories | Arc'teryx United States

Arc'teryx is a high performance outdoor equipment company known for leading innovations in climbing, skiing and alpine technologies

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