Product - Design Assistant/Associate

THE TEAM

The mission of the Creative Design Department is to design beautiful collections that deliver on our Everyday Luxury promise.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our Creative Design team is growing with it. As a member of the Creative Design Department, you will be part of the team responsible for telling the brand story through beautiful seasonal collections that our customers will love and race out to buy. As the Design Assistant, Creative Design, you will support with curating the seasonal collection concept and executing style design and style development to ensure collection cohesion for one of Aritzia’s exclusive brands. With the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless — from a rewarding career in Creative Design to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Design Assistant/Associate, you will support the Creative Design Department to:

• Establish the seasonal point of view of the collection.
• Curate the seasonal cohesive concept for the collection.
• Design the core components of the styles for the collection.
• Validate that each style executes on the creative design vision.
• Ensure there is cohesion across the entire collection.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Design Assistant, Creative Design, has:

• Proven and best-in-class skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience in product collection design and the appetite to continuously learn and develop oneself
• An understanding and passion for the industry in which we operate
• An understanding of Aritzia’s brand vision and style fundamentals with a focus on trends and cultural influences

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $28–$33 CAD per hour. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon wage may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy.  With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences — we provide it all.

Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy.  Along with aspirational workspaces, elevated employee 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.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET — Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• 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.
• Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras — We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. 

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.