Job Description / Duties

Role: Senior Technical Designer (NOC 5243/53123)
Salary: $100,000 – $125,000/annum and Benefits (Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) + may be eligible for bonuses and salary increases, if applicable
Hours: 45 hours/week, Full-Time, Permanent
Location of work: Aritzia Support Office (#118-611 Alexander St. Vancouver, BC, V6A 1E1)
Number of positions: 1

As a Senior Technical Designer in the Technical Design Department, you will be part of the team responsible for translating the creative vision into actionable blueprints for product development. You will execute style detail trend research, detail design, and the development of style specifications. And, with your valuable contribution to the business in this role, you will be rewarded and recognized for your expertise and impact.

1. DETAIL TREND
To identify upcoming trends in style details
a) Runway – Discover and present style detail runway trends
b) Aspirational Marketplace – Discover and present style detail aspirational landscape trends
c) Inspirational Marketplace – Discover and present style detail inspirational landscape trends
d) Street-style – Discover and present style detail street-style trends
e) Influencers – Discover and present style detail influencer trends
f) Trend Forecasters – Discover and present style detail trend forecaster trends
g) Tradeshows – Discover and present style detail tradeshow trends

2. DETAIL DESIGN
To design the style details for the line
a) Secondary Fabrics – Design and select secondary fabrics for the collection
b) Linings – Design and select lining fabrics for the collection
c) Unlogo'd Trims – Design and select un-logoed trims for the collection

3. SPECIFICATIONS
To create actionable blueprints
a) Technical Illustration – Develop precise technical drawings, ensuring that Creative Design vision is expertly captured
b) Bill of Materials – Input accurate information on the bill of materials for all styles in the collection
c) Detail Specifications – Input accurate specifications for all style details in the collection
d) Product Packaging Specifications – Input accurate specifications for all product packaging including labels and stock tickets in the collection

Qualifications / Required Skills

The Senior Technical Designer will possess the following qualifications:
- Degree in Technical Design or equivalent
- 4+ years’ technical design experience
- High level of precision in all technical specifications
- Excellent attention to detail in technical flats and technical packs
- Expert computer illustration skills
- Demonstrated ability to mentor associates

Additional Information

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. If you are not contacted for this position, please accept our sincere thanks and appreciation for your interest in Aritzia!

Salary: $100,000 – $125,000/annum

Contact Information

Apply Now: If you are interested in an exciting career in the fashion apparel industry, please forward your cover letter, resume and portfolio, if applicable (PDF or website link) to careers@aritzia.com. PLEASE NOTE THE JOB TITLE AND WEBSITE IN THE SUBJECT LINE.

Employer Profile

Working at Aritzia: Aritzia’s Support Office is located on the edge of downtown Vancouver (611 Alexander St. Vancouver, BC, V6A 1E1), a city consistently recognized as one of the world’s best cities to live. Much like our boutiques, our workspace is modern and unique, and reflects our love of contemporary design. Our team consists of creative and dynamic industry professionals who love to design and promote Aritzia’s in-house brands, scope out the latest global trends, and continue learning and sharing their passion for fashion with our valued clientele – all in an environment that fosters long-term career planning and personal growth. Check us out at www.aritzia.com

Aritzia believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have opportunity to succeed. We are committed to doing so by providing accessible employment practices. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and applicants are asked to make their accommodation needs known.