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Director, Design – Men's Apparel (Climb & Snow)

Arc'teryx· Creative – Design
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Hybrid (North Vancouver, BC)CA$167k - CA$205kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Lead the creation of innovative consumer product concepts for Arc’teryx, focusing on men’s apparel for Climb and Snow, providing design leadership and direction to deliver cohesive product experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Building design direction that delivers against the brand vision, product strategy and company goals.
  • Providing direction to product design teams to enable successful execution of seasonal range plans, as prepared by and aligned with the Merchandising team, that deliver against the Design vision, product strategy and company goals.
  • Leading and empowering the product design team to identify and create comprehensive and innovative design solutions, technologies, construction methods and components in-line with Arc’teryx design values by providing high level design direction.
  • Solving for a wide range of environments and climate conditions that allow the user to move at their peak performance as a mountain athlete.
  • Participating in broader organizational strategy and planning as a key member of the Design leadership team.
  • Collaborating and aligning with Women's apparel counterparts in Climb & Snow on Arc’teryx product strategy in line with the Design vision.
  • Collaborating with Advanced Concepts in the creation of innovative platforms to support Men’s Climb & Snow.
  • Presenting product direction at seasonal stage gates.
  • Traveling globally to research product, participate in activities and attend industry events.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Apparel Design, Industrial Design or Textile Engineering.
  • 12+ years of industry experience in technical apparel and/or performance hardgoods design and/or production, including 5+ years leading design teams.
  • Excellent softgoods knowledge of technical garments, footwear, and gear construction, fit and materials.
  • Relationship with and knowledge of both climbing and snow cultures, and knowledge of athlete activity-specific needs.
  • Keen interest in technical product and its application to a variety of outdoor activities.
  • Proactive in identifying root causes and seeking best solutions with strong integrity.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in ambiguity; ability to balance autonomy and collaboration.
  • Inspires breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement.
  • Passion for work and outdoor lifestyle; ability to travel internationally as required.
  • Portfolio link or relevant work samples required.

Skills

Required:Design leadershipApparel/soft goods construction knowledgeProject and portfolio managementClimb & Snow domain knowledge

Benefits

  • Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and 24/7 EAP.
  • Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching, eligibility for Annual Incentive Plan, access to ESPP where applicable.
  • Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, No Wasted Day program.
  • Family support - Parental leave top-up and nesting period for new parents.
  • Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies, Employee Belonging Councils, 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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