THE TEAM
The mission of the Technical Design Department is to translate conceptual designs into actionable blueprints.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Aritzia is growing and our Technical Design Department team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for translating the creative vision into actional blueprints for product development. As the Associate, Technical Design, you will support with partnering with the Product Creative team on product development to ensure the successful development of design details to enable the manufacturing of our beautiful collections. With the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless — from a rewarding career in Technical Design to continued growth and development with Aritzia.
THE ROLE
As the Associate, Technical Design, you will:
- Identify upcoming trends in style details
- Support the design of the style details for the line
- Create actionable blueprints to ensure that the style executes on the brand vision
- Ensure that each style executes on the brand vision
THE QUALIFICATIONS
The Associate, Technical Design, has:
- Proven skills, certifications, education and/or experience in garment construction and technical illustration, in addition to the appetite to continuously learn and develop oneself
- An understanding of Aritzia’s brand vision and style fundamentals with a focus on trends and cultural influences
THE COMPENSATION
The typical hiring range for this position is $28–$36 CAD per hour. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon wage may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.
Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences — we provide it all.
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.
- 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.
What We Do
ABOUT ARITZIA
Aritzia is a design house with an innovative global platform. We are creators and purveyors of Everyday Luxury, home to an extensive portfolio of exclusive brands for every function and individual aesthetic. We’re about good design, quality materials and timeless style — all with the wellbeing of our People and Planet in mind.
Founded in 1984 in Vancouver, Canada, we pride ourselves on creating immersive, highly personalized shopping experiences at aritzia.com and in our 115+ boutiques throughout North America — for everyone, everywhere.
OUR APPROACH
Aritzia means style, not trend, and quality over everything. We treat each in-house label as its own atelier, united by premium fabrics, meticulous construction and an of-the-moment point of view. We handpick fabrics from the world’s best mills for their feel, function and ability to last. We obsess over proportion, fit and that just-right silhouette. From hand-painted prints to the art of pocket placement, our innovative design studio considers and reconsiders each detail to create essentials you’ll reach for again, and again, and again. If it isn’t just right, it isn’t Aritzia.
We’re honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers (2023). The ranking is based on survey results from 12,000 working Canadians.
Everyday Luxury. To Elevate Your World™️