Product - Senior Associate / Associate, Colour Design

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THE BUSINESS

We are Everyday Luxury™.

It's what we do and how we do it - together.

It's working alongside world-class talent in pursuit of world-class results.

It's maximizing your potential in a high-performance culture.

It's knowing that wherever you are, you belong.

It's elevating your world - and the world of those who love and will love Aritzia.

It's You. And an endless runway of opportunity.

With a Global Support Campus in Vancouver and additional Support Office hubs in major cities across North America - including Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and Seattle - our workplace network is strategically designed to support our People and serve our Clients a frictionless experience. So, you can do what you do best - with us.

THE TEAM

The mission of the Colour Development Sub-Department is to ensure each colour is executed in alignment with the creative vision.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our Colour Development team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for telling the brand story through beautiful colours that our clients will love and race out to buy, ensuring each colour fulfills the creative vision. As the Senior Associate / Associate, Colour Design, you will support the team to develop best-in-class colour and wash. With the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless - from a rewarding career in Colour Development to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Senior Associate / Associate, Colour Design, you will:

• Ensure each colour executes as intended across each fabric and element, grounded in colour science
• Provide the necessary inputs to enable a seamless lab dip proces
• Accurately visualize colour decisions across each palette, calendar, and style in Aritzia’s assortment
• Maintain accurate colour records across systems & cross-functional partners to enable the world-class execution of colour

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Senior Associate / Associate, Colour Design, has:

• Proven skills, certifications, education and/or experience in:
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Colour Theory
• An understanding and passion for the industry in which we operate
• An understanding of Aritzia’s brand vision and style fundamentals with a focus on trends and cultural influences
• An ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, with keen attention to detail in planning, tracking and executing

THE COMPENSATION

At Aritzia, we provide market-leading compensation packages designed to reward impact through our pay-for-performance philosophy.

The range for roles at this level is $50,000 –$150,000 per year. Total compensation may include base, bonus and/or equity depending on the role, which has the potential to be greater than this range.

With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces, and elevated perks and experiences - we provide it all.

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.
• Baby Leave Program - We provide up to 16 weeks of paid time to support you and your growing family.
• 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.

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