Materials Innovation Developer, PRO – Advanced Concepts

As the Materials Innovation Developer, PRO – Advanced Concepts, you research, source and develop novel, innovative materials used in industry-leading apparel/equipment for the professional user (guides, search & rescue, special operation forces). You work ahead of the Product Operations calendar on difficult-to-execute material and trim developments, driven by a combination of design-based briefs, insights/foresight, personal expertise and technology-scouting. The role also interfaces with numerous functions: Design, Supply Chain, Global Product/Merchandising, acting as the central source of truth and expertise across the material technologies utilized and emerging in the PRO category.

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

 

The Advanced Concepts team drives breakthrough innovation in snow, trail and climb for the mountain athlete everywhere. Fueled by curiosity, we take a holistic approach to identifying future needs and tangible solutions across advanced materials, products, technologies, and experiences. We are a team of builders, problem solvers and outdoor enthusiasts. Our in-house end-to-end capabilities in research, engineering, design, development, digital and validation allow us to innovate head-to-toe solutions that bring the coast mountain experience to the world. Our unique methodology, mindset of sustainability and fanatic passion for product are at the heart of what we do.