Job Overview
Location
North Vancouver, BC (Corporate)
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Design
Date Posted
May 5, 2026
Full Job Description
📋 Description
- • As the Materials Innovation Developer, PRO – Advanced Concepts, you research, source and develop novel, innovative materials used in industry-leading apparel/equipment for the professional user (guides, search & rescue, special operation forces).
- • You work ahead of the Product Operations calendar on difficult-to-execute material and trim developments, driven by a combination of design-based briefs, insights/foresight, personal expertise and technology-scouting.
- • You act as the central source of truth and expertise across the material technologies utilized and emerging in the PRO category, interfacing with Design, Supply Chain, Global Product/Merchandising, and other functions.
- • Based in North Vancouver, BC, you contribute to a team that drives breakthrough innovation in snow, trail and climb for the mountain athlete, leveraging in-house end-to-end capabilities in research, engineering, design, development, digital and validation to create head-to-toe solutions rooted in sustainability and passion for product.
- • This role enables you to shape the future of high-performance materials for extreme environments, combining technical expertise with creative problem-solving to advance Arc'teryx’s PRO category.
🎯 Requirements
- • Experience in material research, sourcing, and development for technical apparel or equipment
- • Strong understanding of advanced textiles, trims, and performance materials used in outdoor or professional gear
- • Ability to interpret design briefs and translate insights into actionable material innovations
- • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Supply Chain, and Product teams
- • Expertise in technology scouting and forecasting emerging material trends
- • Hands-on experience with material testing, validation, and sustainability considerations
🏖️ Benefits
- • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge material innovations for elite professional users
- • Access to Arc'teryx’s in-house end-to-end innovation capabilities from research to validation
- • Collaboration with a passionate team of builders, problem solvers, and outdoor enthusiasts
- • Role based in North Vancouver, BC, with access to coastal mountain environments for inspiration and testing
- • Contribution to sustainable innovation practices within a purpose-driven brand
- • Impact on products used by guides, search & rescue, and special operation forces in extreme conditions
Skills & Technologies
About Arc'teryx Equipment Inc.
Arc'teryx Equipment Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of technical outerwear, climbing gear, and backpacks. Founded in 1989 in North Vancouver, the company designs and produces high-performance apparel and equipment for alpine, outdoor, and urban environments using advanced materials and construction techniques. Arc'teryx operates owned manufacturing facilities and maintains a global retail presence through company stores and authorized dealers.
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