Director, Raw Materials Development, North Vancouver

About the Role As the Director, Raw Materials Development, you will lead the strategic direction, innovation, and execution of our global raw materials development function. You will shape how Arc’teryx develops and scales best‑in‑class performance materials that meet our guests’ evolving needs, support our sustainability goals, and enable our vertical future. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic foresight, and strong cross‑functional leadership. You will guide ahigh‑performing Raw Materials Development team and collaborate with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and Advanced Concepts teams on raw materials developed for products across our mainline and Veilance businesses.

Core Activities

Lead the strategic development and execution of Arc’teryx’s raw materials development roadmap, aligned with our product, circularity, and supply chain strategies.

Coach, mentor, and inspire Raw Materials Development people leaders and technical leaders in driving the execution of the raw materials strategy while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Drive innovation in raw materials to support product performance, environmental impact reduction, and scalability.

Oversee the implementation of raw materials development processes that align with seasonal calendars and long‑term planning.

Manage the budget and resource planning for the Raw Materials Development team, including internal staff and external contractors.

Oversee the build and scale of a cohesive best‑in‑class materials library and toolbox to support future growth across our mainline and innovation products, incorporating requirements from our business units and strategic initiatives.

Provide thought leadership and expert guidance on material trends, risks, and opportunities.

Influence strategic decisions across the organization through scenario planning, data analytics, and risk assessments, and offer thoughtful recommendations that demonstrate enterprise knowledge and foresight.

Partner with leaders and teams in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and other regionally placed roles to bring our raw materials development strategy to life.

Uphold Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain.

Future Projects

Develop a raw material innovation pipeline from existing and new partners.

Evolve raw material quality, testing standards, and practices to support our product pipeline expansion.

Design and develop a world‑class Raw Material Development organization that unlocks our next wave of growth and innovation.

Roadmap raw material development strategy in conjunction with Merchandising, Design, and Product Development.

Qualifications

A degree in Materials Science, Textile Engineering, or a related field, and 10+ years of experience in raw materials development or product innovation.

5+ years of experience leading teams and driving strategic initiatives in a global business environment.

A proven track record in leading or participating in the building of a multi‑year business strategy, and direct experience leading the execution of the strategy.

Ability to set a clear vision, align your team around common objectives, and foster commitment to these objectives.

Strategic thinker with deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and analytical skills.

Proven track record of developing and implementing innovative material solutions, and passion for applying circularity principles to raw materials development.

Strong influential leadership, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse cross‑functional stakeholders and manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Proactive, adaptable, and thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

High attention to detail and entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to make decisions and take calculated risks.

Effective at identifying root causes of issues and developing solutions.

Highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity.

Balance autonomy and collaboration effectively.

Inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement.

Commitment to seeking the best solutions, even when they are not the easiest.

Passion for sustainability and the outdoors.

Compensation CAD $149,000– $205,000 per year. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job‑related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training. This range represents base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. All applicants,employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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