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Design Developer 2 - Snow

Arc'teryx· Creative – Design
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Hybrid (North Vancouver, BC)CA$82k - CA$108kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Design Developer 2 who builds fully resolved, production-ready garments for ARC’TERYX Snow category, collaborating cross-functionally from ideation to inline development, with hands-on patterning, sewing, prototyping, and documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Contributing to product design by developing unique and resolved solutions through patterning and concept prototyping, ensuring alignment with Arc’teryx design philosophies, original intent and vision for the product
  • Producing production level and resolved garments, along with the supporting documentation to ensure scalable construction in a bulk production environment
  • Collaborating with Designers, Pattern Makers and Product Developers to create, document and communicate new concepts, construction processes, techniques and manufacturing solutions that meet Arc’teryx product ideals
  • Building partial or complete concept prototypes to allow solutions to be tested, reviewed, and validated
  • Collaborating with Pattern Makers and Product Developers on seasonal projects as required
  • Influencing and contributing to developing design standards and to ensure consistency across all styles within the line plan, including working with Pattern Making, Product Development and Fit & Pattern teams to validate and implement standards
  • Testing various materials to assess suitability for various construction techniques and end uses, providing recommendations on final selection as well as documenting information and results throughout the process
  • Supporting in the creation of field and wear-test samples by providing direction and requests to the Cutting team as required
  • Assisting the Sample and Design teams in responding to problems as they arise
  • Supporting the onboarding and training of new Design Developer hires
  • Evolving existing product offerings with new and innovative solutions
  • Improving and elevating finishes across the entire product range
  • Developing new construction techniques and collaborating on trim innovations

Qualifications

  • A diploma or degree in Fashion Design, or the equivalent experience, with 4+ years’ experience working in a technical design environment
  • Previous pattern making experience, particularly CAD experience with Gerber
  • Strong sewing, building, patterning and prototype making skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator, able to pick up new computer applications quickly
  • Proactive in identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
  • Flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
  • Balances autonomy and collaboration
  • Inspires breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
  • Passion for work and for outdoor activity aligned with Arc’teryx products
  • Strong knowledge of Arc’teryx products and interest/involvement in activities Arc’teryx makes products for

Skills

Required:Pattern makingSewing and prototype makingCAD softwareCommunication
Nice to have:Materials testing

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 (exclusive discounted pricing on gear)
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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