About the role

Senior 3D Technical Specialist creating and disseminating 3D design processes at Arc'teryx. Collaborating with designers and improving 3D libraries in the Product Creation teams.

Responsibilities

Advocate for digital use by creating and disseminating 3D design processes and best practices across the Product Creation teams
Create opportunities to partner and build relationships with designers and cross-functional teams
Serve as a catalyst for leveraging 3D software and continuously improve 3D libraries
Create digitally accurate representations of physical assets, materials and trims
Apply surface design details, including material textures and trims to 3D renderings
Support in the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all 3D libraries (materials, trims, avatars, poses, blocks, etc.)
Provide best practice knowledge for advanced renderings; create and maintain render scenarios, including lighting
Maintain industry knowledge; continuously discover, evaluate and share other advanced digital creation technologies
Implement CLO3D within the apparel product design and development workflow
Lead the onboarding of new users and share best practices, providing advanced 3D design, visualization, and prototyping tools and training
Create checkpoints throughout the asset creation process to ensure asset compliance and sign off by the appropriate partner
Identify opportunities to reduce sampling through the use of 3D technology
Uphold Fair Labour Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain

You have a degree/diploma in design, graphic arts, or a similar field
You have 5+ years’ experience in the application of 3D creation technologies for apparel, soft and hardgoods
You are technically proficient with various technologies: CLO3D / Vstitcher, Substance Suite (Designer and Sampler), Modo, Blender and Adobe Creative Suite
You are familiar with the export of UV maps and interoperability of 3D file types across various DCCs
You are highly skilled in creating photo-realistic renders of 3D objects
You are able to translate complex technical language into demos and processes for successful onboarding of new users
You are familiar with basic coding language (IE: Python) and can create basic scripting
You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
A strong knowledge of Arc’teryx products and interest/involvement in activities Arc’teryx makes products for
You are an excellent team player with the ability to take direction and work independently
You have technical and creative skills to pattern and prototype
You are entrepreneurial and innovative
You have strong planning, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).