Colour Designer 2 (12 month temporary)

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As a Colour Designer 2, you design and develop seasonal strategies within the product collections with recognized colour excellence. You execute the colour creation process in line with Arc’teryx brand standards, design and product principles, and colour merchandising philosophies, while continuously driving efficiencies across the colour development process.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is expected to be performed on-location.

Meet Your Future Team:
The Colour & Graphics Team is a hub that links the product design and visual merchandising process with the guest experience. We balance creativity, design, process, and logistics to ensure the successful execution of the Arc’teryx colour and graphics design philosophy. We are builders, problem solvers and passionate outdoor enthusiasts. Fueled by curiosity, we take an immersive approach to identifying future needs. We are innovative problem solvers with a focus on collaborative teamwork. We balance creativity, design, process, and logistics to ensure the successful execution of the Arc’teryx colour & graphic design philosophy.

If you were in the Colour Designer 2 role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing::
• Managing and supporting seasonal colour direction for assigned portfolios and ensure seasonal palettes meet Arc’teryx standards
• Creating, proposing and presenting palettes, article assortments, and merchandising concepts
• Researching regional colour trends, competitive landscapes, merchandising concepts and establish external industry networks that provide insight and awareness of global trends
• Collaborating with multiple departments, you use metrics and insights to direct the creative process
• Managing extensive and complex raw material matrix to achieve on time delivery of all coloured materials
• Quantifying the usage of each raw material by calculating turns based on the minimum order quantities (MOQ), yield, placements, and forecasts
• Working closely with Senior Color Designers and the Merchandising team, you finalize cross-merchandising strategies
• Managing the colour lifecycle of finished goods by model while honoring the corporate calendar
• Compiling project scope, activities, and expenditures of projects deemed to be eligible for submission to funding programs (SR&ED, IRAP, NRC, MITACS, etc.)

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future::
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Are you our next Colour Designer 2?:
• You have an Apparel Design Diploma or equivalent experience, and 4+ years’ experience in a colour and fashion environment
• You have excellent colour acuity, an extensive knowledge of colour theory, and a basic knowledge of materials
• You understand changing colour trends
• You have the ability to merchandise collections
• You have an awareness of Arc’teryx products and their applications
• You have an intermediate to advanced ability in Adobe Illustrator
• You understand the retail buying and line development process
• You have a knowledge of manufacturing timelines and MOQs
• You have the ability to adhere to critical path and established deadlines
• You have effective time management and organizational skills
• You have a strong attention to detail
• You have strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• You seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fuelled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core values, while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

Leave it Better. We believe that the mountains transform us, that how we adventure matters, and that there’s always a better way. Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world.
Live it. Get out there - the mountains make us better.
Disruptive evolution. In pursuit of better. Always.
Commit. We set bold objectives and see them through.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

Leave it Better
We believe that the mountains transform us, that how we adventure matters, and that there’s always a better way.
Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world.

Live it. Get out there - the mountains make us better
Disruptive evolution. In pursuit of better. Always.
Commit. We set bold objectives and see them through.