Director, Raw Materials Development

Posted:
11/5/2025, 7:37:04 AM

Location(s):
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada ⋅ British Columbia, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Product

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Department: Raw Materials Development
Reports to: Raw Materials
Location: North Vancouver, BC

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As the Director, Raw Materials Development, you will lead the strategic direction, innovation, and execution of our global raw materials development function. You will shape how Arc’teryx develops and scales best-in-class performance materials that meet our guests’ evolving needs, support our sustainability goals, and enable our vertical future.

This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic foresight, and strong cross-functional leadership. You will guide a high-performing Raw Materials Development team.  You will collaborate with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and Advanced Concepts teams on raw materials developed for product across our mainline and Veilance businesses.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid work.
 
Meet Your Future Team:
The Raw Materials Development team is part of the broader Raw Materials team that includes Raw Materials Sourcing and Colour Operations. We dive deep into the big picture by understanding how the materials we develop today, meet the business needs of tomorrow.    
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. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core values, while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.  ​
 
All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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