Full Job Description
As the Sr. Materials Innovation Manager - Advanced Concepts, you lead the advanced materials development function, creating industry-leading textile technology platforms and collaborating with the other Advanced Concepts (AC) designers, engineers, scientists and researchers to deliver ground-breaking and revolutionary products, projects and/or systems. The role also acts as the main catalyst for operational improvement (process, ways of working, frameworks), people-management and development of the AC Materials team's capabilities internally & externally.
This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is expected to be performed on-location.
If you were in the Sr. Materials Innovation Manager - Advanced Concepts role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
37Inventing, developing and commercializing best-in-class materials/trims that address functional problems; durability, performance, circularity, and impact for AC projects37Initiating, building and strengthening external partnerships to execute, access, and invent unique and exclusive materials and technologies for the brand37Creating and supporting a robust Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio of material technologies37Leading the creation & implementation of legal frameworks, such as bespoke joint development agreements, to enable and protect development work37Researching early-stage and emerging material technologies, while maintaining a detailed understanding of the commercially available (and competitor) landscape37Transferring technologies developed within the Advanced Concepts team to supply chain partners, while working on continuous process improvement for internal adoption, including technology guidelines, documentation, and establishing new material category testing methods & standards37Championing AC projects and concepts alongside Innovation Management to ensure on-track progress, accurate status updates/reporting, and delivery37Managing contractors and/or full time employees to develop a talent pipeline in addition to building the team's capabilities/expertise37Establishing oneself as an expert in particular material type(s), consulting and constructing near-to-long term material technology strategies, as well as act as a generalist who can adapt and deliver according to evolving needs and demands37Support with budgeting, proposals, and tracking37Collaborating on the Advanced Concepts' innovation pipeline, while aligning on priorities across Raw Materials Development, Sourcing, Quality, Design and Merchandising teams37Customizing, designing and/or evaluating in-house laboratory material testing, 3rd-party testing, and on-human/field testing to drive key development decisions and build messaging around new technologies in preparation for product launch
Are you our next Sr. Materials Innovation Manager - Advanced Concepts?
37You have an advanced degree in textile engineering, materials science, fiber science, polymer science or a related field37You have 10+ years' experience in product or material/trim development for the apparel, footwear, sporting goods, outdoor, personal protective equipment or adjacent industries - creating proprietary, exclusive, and bespoke material technologies for a commercial brand37You have managed, mentored, and developed people and teams37You have experience initiating and integrating new partnerships from outside of an established supply chain, or even outside of the industry37You have a strong understanding of the product creation process, technology transfer, supply chain, commercialization, and you have a specialization in technical textiles, natural and synthetic fibers37You have experience travelling and working directly with research institutions, machinery manufacturers, mills/suppliers, material fabricators, technology providers and factories in global locations domestically and overseas37You are comfortable working with laboratory test equipment and/or interpreting and analyzing data37You are an effective and empathetic public speaker, communicator and presenter-able to explain complex concepts to a wide audience37You have experience using PLM, ERP or other product/BOM creation systems (such as Centric, ENOVIA, SAP, etc.)37You are a problem-solver with a high degree of self-drive and optimism37You are detail-oriented and follow-through on commitments to do what is right, and you strive for continuous improvement37You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity37You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration37Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is CAD$126,000 - CAD$165,000
Total Rewards
Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc'teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.
We're committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.
In addition to base pay, Arc'teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:
37Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).37Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.37Time & Flexibilit y - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).37Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.37Growth, 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).
*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.
