Arc'teryx Equipment is hiring a
Materials Developer 2

Summary

The job is for a Materials Developer 2, Trims - Temporary at ARC'TERYX. The role involves developing high-performance textiles, maintaining operational excellence, and working alongside industry partners. The position is based in North Vancouver, Canada and is open to hybrid remote work.

Requirements

• You have 3+ years of industry experience related to materials and trims
• You have a degree or diploma in Materials Science, Textile Technology, Product or Industrial Design, or the equivalent industry experience
• You have a working knowledge of the design and development process from inception through to final adoption
• You have an extensive knowledge of trims and construction
• You have a thorough understanding of trims manufacturing, including dying, finishing, printing, molding, etc
• You have previous materials laboratory testing experience
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration with multiple teams
• You partner effectively with diverse networks of internal and external cultures and teams
• You have strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks within tight deadlines
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills
• You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and PLM systems
• You have the physical ability to handle small boxes and rolls of fabric, etc
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Delivering high performance trims and technologies for our performance categories
• Developing and validating trims according to Design and Raw Materials (RM) Sourcing team’s seasonal briefs; meeting the highest quality standards within alignment to our Supply Chain strategy
• Utilizing your resourcefulness when faced with supply chain limitations
• Providing technical expertise to Design and Product teams on trim manufacturing and performance, as well as vendor capabilities
• Communicating clearly and concisely with internal and external partners to shepherd decision making and deliver on time
• Ensuring new developments follow our preferred material guidelines to meet sustainability targets
• Maintaining organization and accuracy within digital work spaces
• Building and strengthening mill partnerships within our supply chain and leveraging capabilities to meet trim specifications
• Communicating trim development status and updates to leadership
• Initiating and informing seasonal wear testing, in partnership with our wear test team within RM pre-season calendar timelines
• Operating and training on in-house lab equipment to record and inform performance attributes and test results
• Researching advanced technology and manufacturing opportunities
• Optimizing the performance toolbox through consolidation efforts
• Contributing to fabric trademark and franchise opportunities

Benefits

$80,000 - $100,000 a year