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Lead, Knits & Wovens

Arc'teryx· Supply Chain – Product Creation Development
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North Vancouver, BCCA$94k - CA$124kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Lead a specialized team through testing and validation of Knits & Wovens technical sets, ensuring feasibility, durability, manufacturability, and alignment with Arc’teryx standards from concept to execution.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the Senior Manager, Proof of Concept Validation in building and coaching a team of technical Experts, Engineers and Developers, and owning the day-to-day leadership and development of the team.
  • Owning and developing accurate documentation of the testing and validation methods and results whilst ensuring parameters are accurately documented.
  • Partnering with Compliance to identify changes in regulations/standards, and how these changes impact constructions.
  • Facilitating regular communication between cross-functional groups to establish and maintain practices to ensure smooth transition to downstream teams.
  • Partnering with Product Integrity to ensure that all constructions / technical sets meet our standards.
  • Partnering with Product Operations on calendar requirements, ensuring timelines are met throughout the Proof-of-Concept process by managing workloads amongst team members
  • Providing regular reporting of metrics to Proof-of-Concept leadership team
  • Accurately producing technical drawings of approved constructions, and maintaining Knits and Wovens construction and testing libraries.
  • Managing a limited repertoire of testing and validating materials and construction as the technical expert, ensuring Arc’teryx brand standards are consistently met.
  • Communicating seasonal technical sets validation in the transition to Execution.
  • Being the point of contact for troubleshooting any sample / technical sets challenges during samples in the Execution and Commercialization phases

Qualifications

  • 8+ years’ experience in product development, with a minimum of 2 years at a senior / expert level with emphasis on technical / innovative apparel and equipment
  • Undergraduate Degree OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience
  • Complete understanding of the product lifecycle process - from ideation to consumer
  • Comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction, production and fit
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong leadership skills with aptitude for coaching and mentoring teams
  • Extensive knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing
  • Experience communicating with and travelling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers
  • Experience in product costing and negotiation skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Goal-driven with a results-oriented attitude
  • Strong prioritization skills
  • Strong computer skills in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office

Skills

Required:Team leadershipTechnical documentationCross-functional collaborationTechnical drawingAdobe IllustratorMicrosoft Office

Benefits

  • Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
  • Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
  • Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
  • Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals.
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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