Visual Merchandising Planner - NAM (North Vancouver)

Responsibilities

Supporting the creation of seasonal and monthly visual merchandising directives that are aligned with our product, assortment and brand strategies Participating in the set up of go-to-market milestone or other meetings contributing strategic input to visual planning discussions Developing visual strategies for your dedicated categories and delivering this content to stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the seasonal brand visionPartnering closely with Merchandising, Planning and Allocations partners to support product journey maps, consolidations, markdowns and other product flow strategies Evolving the approach and processes with a continuous improvement lens; partnering with cross-functional teams to drive VM strategies and enable creative, in-store product storiesAligning the fleet by sharing feedback and evolution opportunities; connecting and collaborating monthly with Regional Visual Merchandisers Developing and delivering product presentations for key calendar touchpoints that inspire and deliver the critical information to our internal stakeholders, ensuring successful development of seasonal assets and plansParticipating in market visits to gain additional store and competitor insights and feedback that will support in the elevation of visual standards Seeking continuous feedback from leaders and other cross-functional partners Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing, throughout the Arc’teryx supply chainQualifications

You have a university degree in Visual Merchandising, Art&Design, Marketing or Business Management, or the equivalent experience in a corporate visual merchandising environment, or related retail role A solid understanding of visual merchandising principles, store layouts and consumer journey You are passionate about Visual Merchandising and styling with an eye for detail, and you are keen to progress with a career in retailYou have strong leadership and teamwork skills, able to facilitate work across many different internal departments and external key accounts and vendors You are proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Create Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), with experience in rendering and/or graphic design programs such as Sketch-up and Figma (or a comparable program)You are a creative problem solver, agile and can adapt to developing situations and provide solutions that work within our budget and timeline You have the ability to consistently evaluate and evolve existing processes, with a passion to innovate beyond existing concepts You have a highly collaborative working style and have the demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships and share in feedback loopsYou have excellent planning, organizing and project management skills and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines You have excellent communication skills both verbal and written and can clearly communicate from a strategic lens You are enthusiastic and creative with a flair for design and color with an interest in popular culture and current trendsYou have a strong understanding of the active apparel market and the key outdoor activities we make product for You are willing and able to travel within North America as required (core consumer events, new store openings, new season launches etc.) Compensation

Salary range: CAD$82,000– CAD$103,000. Benefits

Health&wellbeing Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Financial wellbeing RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc’teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicableTime&Flexibility– Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside&explore) Family support– Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents Growth, community&gear– 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) 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. All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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