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Senior Product Developer

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

About the role

Senior Product Developer responsible for managing highly technical and complex products from concept through pre-production readiness, mentoring Product Developers, and ensuring alignment with design intent and brand integrity. On-site role based in North Vancouver, Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Executing the development of our most technical and complex product from design maker phase (concept) and intent through to pre-production readiness
  • Leading and influencing the development process to achieve commercial viability of designs through partnership and collaboration with Product Design, Raw Materials, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Production and Quality departments
  • Partnering and collaborating with Design, Pattern Making, Sample Sewing teams internally, as well as with our vendors, to ensure concepts and prototypes meet established function, fit, quality and construction standards going into pre-production
  • Collaborating, partnering, and aligning with other Senior Product Developers to ensure consistency across product type (i.e. construction standards, process, and sharing of best practices)
  • Supporting and coaching Product Developers and Product Development Assistants daily and training new hires as required, encouraging effective problem solving and discretionary decision making
  • Compiling all product materials/construction information, and maintaining an accurate database documentation of BOM information and technical specifications that will result in efficient raw material sourcing and purchasing and accurately produced finished product
  • Executing to calendar deliverables, including but not limited to concept sample and prototype development, material validation, initial quality evaluation and approval requirements with key stakeholders
  • Contributing to the creation and evolution of construction standards in conjunction with the Product Integrity team
  • Working in conjunction with the Merchandising, Design, and Brand Marketing teams to ensure all external product communication accurately reflects model requirements and specifications
  • Communicating opportunities for process improvement with a lean forward attitude to drive evolution within our Product Creation process
  • Liaising with cross-functional departments to provide Development support as needed, facilitating cross-departmental problem solving
  • Providing input into Product Operations in evolving IS requirements in Development applications and on the development of training tools
  • Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing, throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain
  • Future potential work: in-house sampling and direct to factory developments; concepting and product testing with Advanced Concepts; evolution of product commercialization cross-functionally

Qualifications

  • 7+ years’ experience as Product Designer, Industrial Designer, Product Development (developing product/process) with a focus on technical design development
  • Undergraduate Degree Industrial Design, Technical Degree OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience
  • Strong critical problem-solving skills; ability to think outside the box and work outside seasonal timelines
  • Experience communicating with and traveling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers
  • Comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction, 3D form study, production and fit
  • Complete understanding of the product lifecycle process from ideation to consumer
  • Strong knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing
  • Familiarity with key tools; Adobe Suite, or similar software (Centric a plus)
  • Detail- and accuracy-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Initiative, agility and commitment; proactive in identifying root causes and solving problems
  • Goal-driven with a results-oriented attitude; balanced autonomy and collaboration
  • Adaptable when faced with ambiguity; able to thrive in fast-paced, diverse, and values-led environment
  • Proven mentorship ability; excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Commitment to doing right; passion for work and outdoor lifestyle

Skills

Required:Product developmentVendor managementConstruction standards
Nice to have:Adobe Suite

Benefits

  • Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support, fertility benefits, 24/7 EAP
  • Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching, eligibility for Arc'teryx 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, Arc'teryx Academies, Employee Belonging Councils, employee discounts and Pro Deals
  • Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.
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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