Senior Designer – Women’s Trail Run at Arcteryx.

The role

As a Senior Designer for Women’s Trail Run, you will lead the design and development of advanced, performance-driven apparel solutions. You will translate athlete insights into innovative products that meet the evolving needs of mountain athletes while driving concepts from ideation to commercialization.

What you'll do

• Create innovative performance solutions for the womens trail run apparel assortment
• Collaborate with athletes and research teams to sketch and construct prototypes
• Resolve fit and construction issues with cross-functional teams to ensure commercialization
• Partner with the materials team to drive innovation in high-performance fabrics
• Mentor junior designers and developers to build technical capability within the organization
• Stay current with industry trends and athlete needs to maintain brand leadership

What you'll bring

• Degree in Design or equivalent experience with eight plus years in apparel design
• Minimum of two years experience leading a team or product portfolio
• Advanced proficiency in patterning sewing and garment construction techniques
• Technical expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and digital pattern software like CLO3D
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to mentor others and solve complex problems

Your impact

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the Women’s Trail Run category by delivering industry-leading technical solutions. Your work will advance the brand’s technical capabilities and ensure that products exceed the functional demands of elite mountain athletes. By mentoring the team and evolving production methods, you will contribute to the long-term growth and innovation of the apparel division.