Product - Senior Director/Director, Technical Development

Posted 9 hours ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Canada

Job Description

THE TEAM

The mission of the Technical Development Department is to deliver fit and construction that fulfills the creative design vision.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our Technical Development team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for ensuring our product reflects world-class fit and construction. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the Technical Development strategy, and creating various structures and processes to help develop product that delivers on our Everyday Luxury promise and creative vision. With people at the heart of everything we do, you will support your high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia - while enjoying one yourself.

THE ROLE

As the (Sr.) Director, Technical Development Department, you will lead the team to:

Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience.
Determine the approach for developing product that fulfills the design vision
Ensure that our product delivers a consistent and superior fit
Ensure that our product executes with best-in-class construction
Ensure fit samples best align with the creative design vision while addressing any limitations
Bring life to our product samples to ensure wearable, functional and flattering fits
Effectively manage and optimize the day-to-day operations of technical development
Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The (Sr.) Director, Technical Development, has:

Proven and best-in-class skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience in:
- Knowledge of 2D patternmaking and translation into physical garments
- Sample measurement, construction, and execution evaluation
- Live model and dressform garment fitting assessment and corrections
- Garment fit and construction communication using sketches, imagery, and technical language
- PLM system and patternmaking software experience
A commitment to learn, apply, champion and enrich Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
The ability to set clear objectives and design a strategy that inspires the team
A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $150,000- $250,000 per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.

We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia's Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

Product Discount - Maybe you've heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
A-OK Commissary & Cafe - Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
The SET - Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
Aritzia Virtual Wellness - Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they're physical, mental, social or financial.
Aspirational Workplace - Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They're also dog friendly. Woof.
Amenities - Additional amenities include a private parent's room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
The Extras - We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.

About Aritzia

Aritzia is an innovative design house and fashion boutique. We conceive, create and retail fashion brands with a depth of design and quality that no one can match at our competitive price point. Each of our exclusive brands is treated as an independent label with its own vision, team and aesthetic point of view. As a group, they are united by an unwavering commitment to superior fabrics, meticulous construction and relevant, effortless design. Founded by Brian Hill in 1984, Aritzia now has 80 locations in select cities across North America, including Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, New York, San Francisco, Boston and Chicago. We pride ourselves on creating immersive shopping destinations, selecting each location with care and designing each space individually. Both in our stores and on Aritzia.com, our focus is on delivering truly world-class, memorable customer experiences. Aritzia est une boutique de vêtements et une maison de mode d’avant-garde. Notre mission : concevoir, créer et faire la vente au détail de marques d’articles de mode dont la conception et la qualité ne peuvent être égalées à prix comparable. Chacune de nos marques exclusives est une entité individuelle possédant sa vision, son équipe et son point de vue créatif. Elles sont unies par un engagement indéfectible pour les tissus de qualité supérieure, une confection méticuleuse et des styles modernes à la portée de tous. Fondée par Brian Hill en 1984, Aritzia compte maintenant 80 boutiques dans plusieurs grandes villes d’Amérique du Nord, dont Vancouver, Toronto, Montréal, New York, San Francisco, Boston et Chicago. Nous sommes fiers d’offrir des expériences de magasinage immersives. C’est pourquoi nous choisissons chaque emplacement avec soin et concevons chaque espace individuellement. En boutique comme sur le site aritzia.com, notre objectif est d’offrir une expérience d’achat exceptionnelle de calibre mondial.