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

Responsibilities

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 that exceed end user expectations; Collaborating with other Designers to create new and better toolbox solutions that benefit the brand (such as new technologies, construction techniques, features, etc.); Visually communicating compelling concepts both physically and through 2D/3D digital assets; Adhering to Arc'teryx Sustainability Design Principles while 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; 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 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, MOQs and LOM concerns throughout concepting and prototyping; Collaborating with leadership and People & Culture to establish and retain Design talent

Requirements

Degree in Design (Fashion, Outerwear, Apparel, etc.) or equivalent experience; minimum 8+ years' hands-on experience designing relevant textile-based products; advanced knowledge in design, patterning, sewing, and garment construction with advanced technical and creative skills to pattern and prototype new products; experience designing women's apparel and understanding of the product creation process from initial concept and sketch through development, commercialization, and market introduction; excellent team player with the ability to take direction, work with minimal supervision, and mentor and develop team members; innate, possibility-oriented mindset, able to provide explorative designs through 3D platforms; hands-on experience creating tools and construction methods to solve construction issues; excellent planning, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills; technically proficient with digital tools, with 8+ years' experience using Adobe Illustrator, Gerber, Clo3D or equivalent pattern software; proactive in identifying root causes of issues and seeking the best solutions; highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity; effectively balances autonomy and collaboration; inspires breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement; comfortable with travelling locally and internationally to collaborate with design and merchandising teams

Nice to have

Additional experience in knitwear, denim, or accessories