About the role

Materials Developer focused on seasonal developments of high-performance trim materials at Arc'teryx. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product success and sustainability in the supply chain.

Responsibilities

Delivering high performance materials and technologies for our performance categories
Developing and validating trims materials according to Design and Raw Materials (RM) Sourcing team’s seasonal briefs; meeting the highest quality standards within alignment to our Supply Chain strategy
Utilizing your resourcefulness when faced with supply chain limitations
Providing technical expertise to Design and Product teams on textile construction and finishing, as well as vendor capabilities
Communicating clearly and concisely with internal and external partners to shepherd decision making and deliver on time
Ensuring new developments follow our preferred material guidelines to meet sustainability targets
Maintaining organization and accuracy within digital workspaces
Building and strengthening mill partnerships within our supply chain and leveraging capabilities to meet trim specifications
Communicating material development status and updates to leadership
Initiating and informing seasonal wear testing, in partnership with our wear test team within RM pre-season calendar timelines
Operating and training on in-house lab equipment to record and inform performance attributes and test results

3+ years of industry experience related to materials and trims
You have a degree or diploma in Materials Science, Textile Technology, Product or Textile Design, or the equivalent industry experience
You have a working knowledge of the design and development process from inception through to final adoption
You have an extensive knowledge of trim materials and construction
You have a thorough understanding of trims and textile manufacturing, including dying, finishing, printing, molding, etc.
You have previous materials laboratory testing experience
You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration with multiple teams
You partner effectively with diverse networks of internal and external cultures and teams
You have strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks within tight deadlines
You have strong verbal and written communication skills
You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and PLM systems
You have the physical ability to handle small boxes and rolls of fabric, etc.
You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
You seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right