Senior Technical Development / Fit Engineering, Sweaters

Job summary

Ensure consistent and superior fit, construction, and quality for sweater products in alignment with the creative design vision. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver wearable, functional, and high-quality samples.

Job details

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 fit and construction that fulfills the creative design vision. THE OPPORTUNITY Aritzia is growing, and our Technical Development team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the team responsible for delivering on the Creative Design vision and Aritzia’s customer expectations through the fit, construction, & quality of our product. In Technical Development, you will support the team to deliver the highest quality product through your manufacturing knowledge & proactive, collaborative communication with cross-functional teams and suppliers. With people at the heart of everything you do, you will support your high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia — while enjoying one yourself. THE ROLE In Technical Development, you will support the team to: Ensure that our product delivers a consistent and superior fit and design Ensure that our product executes with best in class construction Ensure that all fit samples execute on Design’s creative design vision Bring to life our product samples to ensure wearable, functional and high quality styles 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 Knowledge and experience working with sweaters THE QUALIFICATIONS The Technical Development team has: Proven skills, education, and/or applicable certifications and the appetite to continuously learn and develop oneself Pattern making skills A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values, 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 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. 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. Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team. We’re committed to making your experience positive and transparent. Please note, our recruiters will only contact you using an @aritzia.com email address. If you receive recruitment-related messages from other domains, please disregard them.

What you’ll do

Ensure consistent and superior fit, construction, and quality for sweater products in alignment with the creative design vision. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver wearable, functional, and high-quality samples.

Requirements

Requires proven skills in pattern making and technical development specifically for sweaters. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to quality and the ability to collaborate fluently with business partners.

Benefits

• Product Discount • Baby Leave Program • Subsidized Dining • Fitness Studio And Gym • Virtual Wellness Resources • Dog Friendly Office • Private Parent's Room • Shower Facilities • Bike Rooms • Dry-cleaning Discounts • Hotel And Restaurant Discounts • Self-care Promos • On-site Medical Care

Listed skills

• Quality Control · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Pattern Making
• Fit Engineering
• Technical Development
• Sweater Construction
• Manufacturing Knowledge
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Quality Control
• Garment Construction

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Retail
• Engineering
• Art & Design
• Creative & Media