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Vice President, Global Brand Creative

Arc'teryx· Brand Marketing – Brand Creative
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Hybrid (North Vancouver, BC)$224k - $336kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Leader responsible for setting and executing Arc'teryx's global brand creative vision, standards, and system across all consumer touchpoints, while aligning with brand strategy and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Setting the creative vision for the brand, reflecting distinct brand ethos and identity, and leading the in-house brand creative team.
  • Overseeing the evolution of the brand's visual identity to maintain integrity across initiatives and campaigns.
  • Developing disruptive, global brand campaigns and 360 initiatives that authentically bring the brand to life for diverse consumers.
  • Championing executive-level creative strategy encompassing brand and product storytelling, and aligning stakeholders at key milestones.
  • Owning the in-house creative production pipeline — photography, film, and digital content — from concept through delivery, with craft-driven, scalable output.
  • Driving evolution of the brand’s content and operating system to keep pace with consumer behavior and digital developments; partnering to build a robust global x regional model.
  • Building a culture of belonging within Brand Creative and embedding Arc'teryx values in brand strategy.
  • Establishing collaborative operating rhythms within Brand Leadership and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field
  • 15+ years of experience in a communications or creative leadership role in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating creative leadership across global brand campaigns, art direction, and visual storytelling
  • Deep respect for outdoor and mountain environment and culture
  • Led global and regional creative teams supporting a DTC-oriented business
  • Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and related design tools; experience across art direction, photography, film, graphic design, architecture, and digital UX
  • Ability to set vision, align teams, and deliver
  • Inspiring leadership with ability to remove barriers and seek clarity
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, facilitation, diplomacy, and collaborative work across stakeholders
  • Strong judgment in prioritizing competing demands in a fast-moving creative organization
  • Proactive in identifying root causes and solving problems; adaptable in ambiguity
  • Ability to balance autonomy and collaboration; know when each is needed
  • Driven to inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement; commitment to doing what’s best for the brand
  • Passion for outdoor life and living the brand

Skills

Required:Creative leadershipBrand strategyAdobe Creative SuiteArt directionPhotography/Film/Digital content

Benefits

  • Health & wellbeing: Extended health, dental, vision, mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care, 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 opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies, Employee Belonging Councils, gear discounts and Pro Deals
  • Eligibility note: Some 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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