Product Senior DirectorDirector, Technical Development Tailoring

THE BUSINESS

We are Everyday Luxury.

Its what we do and how we do it together.

Its working alongside world-class talent in pursuit of world-class results.

Its maximizing your potential in a high-performance culture.

Its knowing that wherever you are you belong.

Its elevating your world and the world of those who love and will love Aritzia.

Its 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 & precision in the size fit and construction of every style fulfilling 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 Aritzias customer expectations through the consistency and precision of fit garment construction and quality of our product. As the Senior Director / Director Technical Development you will play a pivotal role in delivering Everyday Luxury by defining Aritzias fit construction and quality standards leading your team to collaborate cross-functionally with other departments and our factories. With people at the heart of everything we do you will support your high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia while enjoying one yourself.

THE ROLE

As the Senior Director / Director Technical Development you will lead the team to:

• Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience

• Determine the approach for developing styles at Aritzia
• Define world-class standards to guide our development and specifications delivering consistency and precision across our assortment
• Enable the seamless translation of the creative intent into an actionable blueprint leveraging our library of fit blocks and patterns
• Ensure clear and comprehensive instructions aligned to our standards that enable accurate sample development
• Manage the execution of sample requests
• Validate that digital and physical samples align with our specifications and creative vision
• Effectively manage and optimize the day-to-day operations of technical development

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Senior Director / Director Technical Development has:

• Proven and best-in-class skills applicable certifications education and/or experience in:
  • Knowledge of 2D patternmaking and translation into physical garments
  • Sample measurement construction and execution evaluation
  • Live model and dressform garment fitting assessment and corrections
  • Garment fit and construction communication using sketches imagery and technical language
  • PLM system and patternmaking software experience
• A commitment to learn apply champion and enrich Aritzias Values and Business and People Leadership principles
• The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• The ability to set clear objectives and design a strategy that inspires the team
• A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount Maybe youve heard of our famous product discount Or our exclusive private shopping events You have now.
• Baby LeaveProgramWe 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 theyre physical mental social or financial.

• Aspirational Workplace Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity productivity and inspiration. Theyre also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities Additional amenities include a private parents 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.

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