http://jobtrekker.ca/index.php?option=com_adsmanager Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:42:59 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://jobtrekker.ca/component/option,com_adsmanager/page,show_ad/catid,12/adid,685/Itemid,0/ Arc’teryx is an energetic and exceptionally innovative company, with over 400 employees. Our ongoing success stems from an uncompromising passion to continuously challenge, and radically improve, the status quo. At the foundation of our organization is a dynamic team of exceptionally talented, fun, and active people. Our modern head office is located on Vancouver's picturesque North Shore, near the Second Narrows Bridge. We promote a casual and fun work environment that supports and encourages work-life balance. We also have plenty of parking, a bike room, indoor staff bouldering gym, frequent summer BBQs and other events, as well as a great employee discount. We are seeking someone with strong problem solving skills and solid sewing ability to join our Advanced Research and Development team as a Design Developer. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Advanced Research & Development team and other design teams with concept design development, and work closely with Pattern Making and Product Development teams to manage progress from conception through to final sample. Ideally you will have: • 5+ years working in a technical design environment (ideally apparel) • Diploma or degree in Fashion Design or equivalent experience • Competent in sewing with industrial sewing machines and a good understanding of pattern making • CAD pattern making experience, particularly experience with Gerber, an asset Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): • Assisting Design teams in developing unique solutions to meet Arc’teryx customer needs • Work with Director of Advanced R&D and Design Managers to create, document and communicate new concepts, construction processes, techniques and manufacturing solutions that meet Arc’teryx product ideals • Build partial or complete prototypes to allow solutions to be tested, reviewed or counter sampled • Work with Pattern Makers and Product Developers to see projects through to completion • Assist advanced R&D team to develop new standards and ensure consistency where new concepts are being applied to product lines, including working with Pattern Making, Product Development and Quality Control departments to prove and implement standards • Test various materials to assess suitability for various construction techniques and end uses • Assist design teams and respond to problems as they arise If this sounds like you, then please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format to hr@arcteryx.com. It is important to quote “1112-DD-trek” in the subject line of your email. - Indoors Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://jobtrekker.ca/component/option,com_adsmanager/page,show_ad/catid,12/adid,676/Itemid,0/ Arc’teryx is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative, high-end technical outdoor clothing and equipment. In the past year, we have gone from 406 employees, to over 480. Our ongoing success stems from an uncompromising passion to continuously challenge, and radically improve, the status quo. We are looking for detail-oriented individuals with a strong knowledge of apparel construction to join our team as Development Team Managers. This role is responsible for managing a specialized team of Product Developers, Pattern Makers, and Sample Sewers in their efforts to manage product from design concept through production readiness while ensuring a consistent level of quality, fit, and performance. We have 5 newly-created Development Team Manager roles available. Do you have: • Knowledge of apparel construction, material construction and properties, pattern making, costing, bill of materials, embroidery and surface applications • 8-10 years experience in design, development, production or merchandising • Proven skills at problem solving, interpreting design intent and product innovation • Proven performance history with domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Extreme attention to detail • Ability to manage multiple priorities • Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office And are you interested in: • Providing day-to-day leadership and guidance to category Product Developers, Pattern Makers, Sample Sewers • Training the team to work closely with other internal departments to deliver production worthy samples and specifications • Reporting team performance metrics regularly to management team (e.g. product category execution against the corporate calendar, workflow, team capacity vs. line list requirements) • Ensuring use of standard spec documentation to provide sufficient details to accurately produce finished goods, maintain an accurate database of BOM information, aid raw material purchasing, and support Quality process • Enforcing use of standard costing practices and up to date references to provide accurate prototype estimates, product category cost and margin analysis • Guiding Product Developers in negotiations of new product cost sheets with factories, working with internal teams to ensure consistent RM values, and appropriate direct labour values are utilized • Supporting factory execution of new products to ensure Arc’teryx continues to achieve state of the art opportunities for product innovation • Ensuring that Arcteryx brand standards are met If so, we’d definitely like to hear from you. Please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format to hr@arcteryx.com. It is important to quote “1112-DTM-trek” in the subject line of your email. - Indoors Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100