Product Developer – Temporary
Arc'teryx Equipment
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Vancouver • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$82,000 - CA$102,000 per year
About the role
- Executing the development of product from design maker phase (concept) and intent through to pre-production readiness
- Supporting and influencing the development process to achieve commercial viability of designs through partnership and collaboration with Product Creation, Commercialization and Quality
- Partnering and collaborating with Design, Pattern Making and Sample Sewers to ensure concepts and prototypes meet established fit, quality and construction standards going into pre-production
- Compiling product materials/construction information, and maintain accurate documentation of BOM and technical specifications that will contribute in efficient raw material sourcing and purchasing and accurately produced finished product
- Executing to calendar deliverables, including but not limited to concept sample and prototype development, material validation, estimated costing, initial quality evaluation and approval requirements with key stakeholders
- Ensuring accurate cost estimates and that price targets are achievable to meet and/or exceed target FOB
- Contributing to the creation and evolution of construction standards in conjunction with the QA team
- Working in conjunction with the Product Merchandising, Product Creation and Marketing teams to ensure all external product communication accurately reflects model requirements and specifications
- Communicating opportunities for process improvement with a lean-forward attitude to drive evolution within our Product Creation process
- Supporting the Senior Product Developers with special projects as needed
- Supporting the onboarding and training of new Development Team Assistant hires
- Compiling project scope, activities, and expenditures of projects deemed to be eligible for submission to funding programs (SR&ED, IRAP, NRC, MITACS, etc.) as required
Requirements
- 4+ years’ experience in product development (developing product/process) with a focus on technical, innovative apparel and equipment
- Undergraduate Degree OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience
- Experience effectively communicating with, and travelling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers
- Experience in product costing and negotiation skills
- Comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction, production and fit
- Complete understanding of the product lifecycle process - from ideation to consumer
- Strong knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing
- Detail and accuracy oriented with strong organizational skills
- Demonstrate initiative, agility and commitment
- Proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
- Goal driven with a results-oriented attitude
- Effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
- Remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
- Inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
- Passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
- Thrive in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment
- Proven mentorship ability
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
- Seek to execute the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do right
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
product developmenttechnical constructionproduct costingnegotiation skillsraw materials sourcingBOM documentationtechnical specificationsquality evaluationconstruction standardsproduct lifecycle process
Soft Skills
organizational skillsinitiativeagilitycommitmentproblem-solvingresults-orientedcollaborationflexibilitymentorshipcommunication skills
Certifications
Undergraduate Degreeindustry training