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Product Integrity Specialist 2 - Apparel

Arc'teryx· Supply Chain – Quality & Compliance / Product Integrity
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Hong KongFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Role focused on safeguarding Arc’teryx brand integrity by upholding global product construction standards, manufacturing best practices, and quality protocols across product categories and locations, including development of guidelines, processes, and collaboration with vendors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Partnering with Design, Product Development and HKO commercialization teams during the Maker’s Phase to provide technical feedback and ensure products meet Arc’teryx standards.
  • Offering expertise on performance-driven outdoors / urban fashion lines that combine high-performance materials and advanced construction methods.
  • Attending design initiations meetings for new models, prototype reviews, buy-ready signoffs, and seasonal meetings to advise on new models, constructions, and materials.
  • Contributing to the development of climate-control layering systems adaptable to diverse conditions, across a range from accessories to insulated outerwear.
  • Collaborating with Design and HKO Product Development to create products featuring advanced construction details (e.g., fully taped seams, adjustable stow hood, hidden pockets, laminated cuffs/hems).
  • Providing expert-level technical guidance on construction methods and quality standards for all product categories.
  • Collaborating with TCC Product development and HKO commercialization team on FG testing requirements and quality standards; review test reports and physical samples.
  • Providing technical guidance to suppliers and labs on brand standards, testing, and quality requirements in partnership with cross-functional teams.
  • Collaborating with Technical team in Head office on reviewing/updating protocols for all products and critical-to-quality operations; enhancing quality manuals and tutorials.
  • Maintaining regular communication with Asia Quality team and vendors to ensure protocols are understood and followed.
  • Collaborating with HK commercialization and Quality teams in North Vancouver and Asia throughout the I2C process until pre-production sample approval.
  • Reviewing tech packs and construction elements for accuracy and design-for-manufacturing (DFM), focusing on sampling challenges for new/transition models.
  • Conducting seasonal technical quality reviews (TQR) of prototypes and samples.
  • Approving sealed samples at size set stage for bulk production.
  • Preparing CTQ instructions for new models and leading seasonal handover meetings to educate QC teams.
  • Performing risk assessments and overseeing high-risk models from development through bulk production.
  • Overseeing preventive actions such as pilot runs and TOP for high-risk models.
  • Support onboarding programs for new vendors and contribute to sourcing exploration and qualification assessments.
  • Building and supporting in achieving departmental KPIs and objectives.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of apparel product or technical development experience, including expertise in tailored and laminated products; knowledge of apparel construction, material properties, and global manufacturing practices.
  • Knowledge of technical construction methods such as taped seams, articulated patterns, and concealed features.
  • Strong understanding of high-performance materials, waterproof lamination techniques, and insulation technologies.
  • Knowledge of advanced apparel design and pattern making.
  • Experience with lab and field testing for material performance and durability.
  • Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities and collaborate on commercialization of new products.
  • Familiarity with product lifecycle from concept to market launch.
  • Ability to travel and work in a Full time In-person environment.
  • Proven ability to coach and train others.
  • Exceptional communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
  • Highly organized, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solving.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and outdoors.
  • Passion for outdoors and living Arc’teryx brand values.
  • Assets: Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin.

Skills

Required:Product integrity and quality standardsTech pack review and DFMVendor collaboration and onboardingCross-functional communication

Benefits

  • Not explicitly listed in the description.
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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