Product - Senior Manager/Manager, Technical Development, Enablement

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 Technical Development Department is to deliver consistency and precision in the size, fit and construction of every style, and fulfill the creative 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 delivering on the Creative Design vision and Aritzia’s customer expectations through the consistency and precision of fit, garment construction, and quality of our product. As the Senior Manager / Manager, Technical Development Management, you will support with optimizing and running the day-to-day operations of the Technical Development department. You will support with driving the integration of innovative technologies into the department, building, managing, and training the team on our systems to enable world-class product development. With the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless - from a rewarding career in Technical Development to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Senior Manager / Manager, Technical Development Management, you will support the team to:

• Uphold and input world-class standards in our systems to guide development and specifications, delivering consistency and precision across our assortment
• Build clear and comprehensive instructions, aligned to Aritzia’s standards, to enable accurate sample development
• Manage and scale the execution of digital product creation (DPC) and physical sample requests
• Effectively manage and optimize the day-to-day operations of technical development

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Senior Manager / Manager, Technical Development Management, has:

• Proven and best-in-class skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience in:
• Gerber AccuMark 2D pattern design software
• Browzwear 3D apparel design software
• Centric – PLM software
• A strong knowledge of sample measurement, construction, and execution evaluation
• An understanding of garment fit and construction communication using sketches, imagery, and technical language
• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
• The ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners
• A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business

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 $100.000 - $300,000 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.