Senior Designer, Veilance Women’s, Tokyo Creation Centre (TCC)

Collaborating with leadership and key stakeholders to establish and drive the vision and long-term design strategy for the Veilance collection

Developing, leading and coaching a small team of creative direct reports to create comprehensive design solutions to exceed end user expectations

Collaborating closely with other Designers to create and bring new and better toolbox solutions that benefit the brand (such as new technologies, construction techniques, features, etc.)

Visually communicating compelling concepts both physically, as well as through 2D/3D digital assets

Adhering to Arc’teryx Sustainability Design Principles while also contributing to future improvements

Identifying and creating explorative, innovative performance or technology platforms that underpin product categories

Driving the commercialization of innovative technologies, including materials, pattern/part shaping and construction techniques for existing and future product categories

Creating patterns, mockups, and prototypes to explore, resolve, or prove new concepts or construction techniques

Collaborating with the Fit & Pattern Team to resolve fit style and construction issues and ensure a fully commercialized product

Coordinating with the Materials team to test new materials and ensure that necessary items are available for prototyping

Collaborating with the Merchandising team and Design Directors to align on seasonal line plans and project resource planning

Partnering with Product Development Managers to gain visibility into cost estimates, Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) and Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) concerns throughout concepting and prototyping for seasonal products

Collaborating with leadership and People & Culture to establish and retain Design talent

Working closely with Design leadership and our Merchandising teams to craft a strategic plan for the Veilance collection

Collaborating with various design activity leaders to identify new product opportunities and propose product solutions

Working closely with our development teams and innovation partnerships to challenge and evolve the way we bring innovative ideas to production 

You have a Degree in Design (Fashion, Outwear, Apparel, etc.) or the equivalent experience, and a minimum of 8+ years’ hands-on experience designing relevant textile-based products

You have advanced knowledge in design, patterning, sewing, and garment construction with advanced technical and creative skills to pattern and prototype new products

You have experience designing women’s apparel and understand the product creation process from initial concept and sketch through development, commercialization, and market introduction. Additional experience in knitwear, denim, or accessories is considered a plus.

You are an excellent team player with the ability to take direction, work with minimal supervision and mentor and develop team members

You have an innate, possibility-orientated mindset, able to provide explorative designs through 3D platforms

Your hands-on experience creating tools and construction methods assist in solving construction issues

You have excellent planning, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills

You are technically proficient with leveraging digital tools, with 8+ years’ experience using Adobe Illustrator, Gerber, Clo3D or equivalent pattern software

You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do what is right

You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity

You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration

You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement

Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

You are comfortable with travelling both locally and internationally to collaborate with our design and merchandising teams.

 

 

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