THE TEAM

The mission of the Denim Initiative Department is to create world-class, brand propelling Aritzia denim.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our Denim Initiative team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for building and accelerating the maturity of Aritzia's evolving denim business. As the Product Senior Associate/Associate, Product Development, Denim, you will support with coordinating prototype sample development, facilitating cross-functional and Aritzia to Supplier communications, and completing data entry and management to ensure the timely delivery of samples. With the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless - from a rewarding career in Denim to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Senior Associate/Associate, Product Development, Denim, you will:

• Support the Denim Product Development lead to translate Creative Design choices into production-ready prototypes that account for the technical feasibility, lead-time, and the incurred cost of all denim product elements
• Partner with our Denim atelier team and Factory teams to develop, refine, and deliver samples that are production-friendly and deliver on the design intent
• Efficiently and accurately receive, track, and manage all samples in support of the denim development lifecycle, partnering with Production to optimize sample lead-times and facilitate timely approvals to ensure seasonal deadlines are met
• Support sample costing activities during development by coordinating with Factory partners to issue, track, and facilitate the timely completion of first cost requests
• Support cross-functional departments by ensuring samples are available at the right time at the right place across Vancouver and Los Angeles offices to enable informed decision-making and on-schedule sample approvals across the denim product lifecycle
• Manage sample assets, resources, and associated processes

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Senior Associate/Associate, Product Development, Denim, has:

• Proven skills, certifications, education and/or experience in:
  
  • Maintaining accurate inventory records, tracking sample movement, and sample library organization and inventory management using digital management systems
  • Coordinating shipments, managing timelines, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure on-time sample delivery and approvals
  • Proficient in data entry, record management, and reporting using systems such as PLM, Excel, and inventory tracking tools
• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
• The ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners

THE COMPENSATION

At Aritzia, we provide market-leading compensation packages designed to reward impact through our pay-for-performance philosophy.

The range for roles at this level is $50,000-$150,000 per year. Total compensation may include base, bonus and/or equity depending on the role, which has the potential to be greater than this range.

With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces, and elevated 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.
• Baby Leave Program - We provide up to 16 weeks of paid time to support you and your growing family.
• 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.
• The Extras - We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts and self-care promos.