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Department : Product Creation Development Reports to : Product Development Lead Location : North Vancouver, BC Your opportunity at Arcteryx As a Senior Product Developer Hardgoods, you are responsible for managing our most technical and complex products from the designmaker phase (concept) through to production readiness. You lead with integrity and by example, providing overall support and mentoring to the Product Developers. Your innovative and solutionsfocused approach to development ensures that each product you work on meets Arcteryx design intent and Brand integrity requirements. This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is expected to be performed onlocation. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Meet Your Future Team You are part of a focused team of product developers, designers, pattern makers, and cutandsew teams that work on creating innovative products. This team builds strong relationships with crossfunctional partners to realize ideas into commercialized successes. Core Activities for the Senior Product Developer Hardgoods Executing the development of our most technical and complex hardgood product from designmaker phase (concept) and intent through to preproduction 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 teams internally, factory sewing teams, as well as with our vendors, to ensure concepts and prototypes meet established function, fit, quality and construction standards going into preproduction. 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 crossfunctional departments to provide Development support as needed, facilitating crossdepartmental problem solving. Providing input into Product Operations in evolving IS requirements in Development applications and on the development of training tools. Upholding Fair Labor Associations Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the Arcteryx supply chain. Qualifications 7+ years experience as Product Designer, Industrial Designer, Product Development (developing product/process) with a focus on technical design development. Undergraduate degree in Industrial Design, Technical Degree, or equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience. Strong critical problemsolving skills, with the ability to think outside the box and work outside of seasonal timelines when needed. Experience effectively communicating with and travelling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers. Comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction, 3D form study, production, and fit. Full 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). Detailandaccuracy oriented with strong organizational skills. Demonstrated initiative, agility, and commitment. Proactive in identifying root causes of issues and developing solutions. Goaldriven with a resultsoriented attitude. Balancing autonomy and collaboration effectively. Highly flexible and adaptable to ambiguity. Inspiring breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement. Passion for work and a desire to live it outside the office. Thrives in a fastpaced, diverse, evolving and valuesled environment. Proven mentorship ability. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Unwavering commitment to execute the best solutions. Compensation $94,000 $117,000 CAD per year (base). Individual pay is determined by jobrelated skills, experience, education, and training. The range does not include bonus programs and benefits. Equal Opportunity Arcteryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values. #J-18808-Ljbffr