Product Development Assistant

If you were the Product Development Assistant now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

Supporting the Product Creation Development Team with all aspects of product development, including (but not limited to) data entry, compiling spec packages, coordinating raw materials for sampling, product testing and washing, for concept and proto samples
Organizing approved raw material inventory within the design centre, and supporting the material needs for the design maker phase
Contributing to the design maker phase alongside your product creation partners
Supporting throughout the sample process, from concepting through to fit approved stage
Ensuring the timely delivery of all PDA responsibilities against product creation calendars
Preparing commercial invoices, tracking packages to factories and providing product details to support logistic requirements, from concept through to fit approved stage
Organizing and maintaining team sample racks
Organizing all sampling inventory and archiving
Ordering approved raw materials, stock transfers and supplies for the Design and Development teams as required
Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

Creating strong cross-functional relationships with Raw Materials, Design, and Cut & Sew teams, amongst others
Collaborating to create efficient processes in fabric material inventories, sample tracking, and shipping
Supporting Product Developers in managing models

Are you our next Product Development Assistant?

You have a post-secondary education in apparel or textile design, technology, merchandising, or the equivalent experience
You have a knowledge of garment construction
You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
You have a strong attention to detail and accuracy
You have strong interpersonal and communication skills
You demonstrate intercultural fluency and can collaborate with diverse teams
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 (but 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

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is: CAD$53,000 - CAD$69,000

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.

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