Senior Manager, Colour Operations

Department
: Raw MaterialsReports to
: Vice President, Product Creation DevelopmentLocation
: North Vancouver, BCYour opportunity at Arc’teryx:
As the Senior Manager, Colour Operations, you lead a team of Colourists to deliver colour accuracy, ensuring all new materials align with our colour design vision. As a strategic, cross-functional partner, you lead across the organization with overall business health in mind. You identify both bigger picture and day to day needs of the team, and put a plan of action into achieving them. You have your own projects, and you collaborate with cross functional partners from Colour Design, Raw Materials Development, Design, Global Product Management, Process Operations, Raw Material Quality and Raw Materials Planning and Sourcing teams to ensure a smooth flow of information across functions.This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.Meet Your Future Team:
Colour Operations is a close-knit team of hard-working collaborators.If you were in the Senior Manager, Colour Operations now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:Building, coaching, and guiding a high performing team of ColouristsCreating an agile culture of evolution and growth, enabling the team to continuously evolve to meet the needs of the businessOverseeing colour operations for all product categories, ensuring on time delivery of all samplesConsistently seeking ways to evolve department process, organization, automation, and collaboration by identifying special projects that are aligned with team members’ strengthsResearching and implementing ways to improve communication channels;
encouraging collaboration with cross-functional and external partnersCollaborating across multiple departments to provide leadership and strategic inputsLeading business critical projects with a diverse set of partnersAre you our next Senior Manager, Colour Operations?
You have 7+ years’ experience in an operational role in the apparel industry, including a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a colour environmentYou have proven leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to coach and mentor othersYou have strong relationship building skills and the ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionallyYou have strong written and verbal communications skillsYou have colour acuityYou have excellent organizational skills, with a passion for evolving processYou are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do what is rightYou remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguityYou effectively balance autonomy and collaborationYou inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvementYour passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living itCompensation:
The salary range for this role is CAD$126,000 - CAD$165,000Total 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:Health & wellbeing
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Financial wellbeing
- RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc’teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.Time & Flexibilit y
- Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).Family support
- Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.Growth, 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.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 value Do Right 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.Leave it Better
We believe that the mountains transform us, that how we adventure matters, and that there’s always a better way.Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world.Live it. Get out there - the mountains make us betterDisruptive evolution. In pursuit of better. Always._Commit._We set bold objectives and see them through.
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