Technical Developer 2 - Apparel

Department: Product Creation Development

Reports to: Director, Product Development - TCC

Location: Tokyo

Your opportunity at Arc’teryx

As a Technical Developer 2, you manage product from concept through to production readiness directly with the Product Creation Development team and our T1 factory partners. Your innovative and solutions-focused approach to development ensures that each product you work on meets Arc’teryx design intent and supply chain requirements.

This role is based out of our Tokyo Creation Center and is expected to be performed on-location. Candidates must be eligible to work in Japan.

Meet your future team

You will be part of a focused team of Product Developers, Pattern Makers, and Cut & Sew experts that work on creating innovative product. This team builds strong relationships with cross-functional partners and factories to realize ideas into commercialized successes.

If you were in the Technical Developer 2 - TCC role now, here are some of the core activities you would be responsible for

• Creating tech packs to communicate specifications for aesthetic, construction, fit and cost
• Communicating the fit, design and construction comments and corrections clearly to factories
• Executing the development of product from concept through commercialization, including interpreting design intent and coordinating prototypes and sample creation
• Providing thorough product information and construction information to enable efficient sourcing and purchase of raw materials
• Compiling all product materials, construction, and bill of materials (BOM) information, resulting in efficient raw material sourcing/planning and accurately produced finished product
• Ensuring calendar deliverables are met
• Supporting the business in meeting FOB targets in partnership with cross-functional teams
• Supporting and influencing the development process to achieve commercial viability of designs through collaboration with Design, Materials Development, Raw Materials Supply Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
• Developing and maintaining accurate sample garment measurement specifications in our Product Line Management System (Centric)
• Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing, throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future

• Collaborating with our 3D Digital Team on CLO3D capabilities for utilization opportunities with vendors
• Providing engagement training for current and future vendors
• Strengthening vendor relations through effective communication and travel to both domestic and offshore vendors
• Evaluating the prototype process and strategizing on how to improve turnaround timelines

Are you our next Technical Developer 2 - Apparel

• You have 5+ years’ experience in product development, technical design or pattern making, with a focus on technical, innovative apparel and equipment
• You have an Undergraduate Degree OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience
• You have a strong knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing
• You are proficient in PLM, Adobe creative suite and Microsoft Office
• You have a knowledge of and previous experience in product costing
• You have a comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction and fit
• You have a complete understanding of the product lifecycle process - from ideation to consumer, including production attributes
• You have experience effectively communicating with and travelling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers
• You are comfortable communicating with factories via technical drawings and fit photos
• You are detailed and accuracy oriented, with strong organizational skills
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• You are fluent in English, with an understanding of Japanese, or are open to learning Japanese
• You are able to work flexible hours, as needed, to connect with global teams
• You demonstrate initiative, agility, and commitment, while balancing autonomy and collaboration
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and develop the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do right
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity, and thrive in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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