Aritzia · 5 months ago
Real Estate Development - Sr. Director, Architectural Standards
Support Office (Vancouver)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
CAD$150K/yr - CAD$250K/yrAritzia is a growing company seeking a Senior Director of Architectural Standards to lead their Architectural Standards team. This role involves defining, documenting, and upholding design standards that ensure quality and efficiency in Aritzia’s physical spaces, while also supporting team development and innovation.
E-CommerceFashionLifestyleRetailWeb Design
Responsibilities
Lead the vision, development, and execution of specialty design standards, guiding teams to deliver innovative, brand-aligned architectural solutions that balance creativity, precision, and functionality
Own the full lifecycle of design standards, ensuring their ongoing governance, evolution, and application, holding teams accountable for consistency, technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and brand integrity
Direct the cross-functional creation, testing, and documentation of prototypes and samples to ensure scalable, risk-mitigated solutions that meet both creative and operational benchmarks to inform design decisions
Define and lead the Building Information Modeling (BIM) strategy to drive efficient, coordinated, and technically robust project delivery—enabling standardized practices, and seamless cross-functional integration
Lead the technical integration of specialty systems by overseeing the standardization, documentation, and deployment of high-performing, compliant & fully integrated solutions that elevate spatial experience and operational efficiency
Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience
Qualification
Required
Proven and best-in-class skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience in Revit, ACC, and BIM-based project delivery
Advanced ability to read, interpret, and validate complex architectural and technical drawings
A commitment to learn, apply, champion and enrich Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
The ability to set clear objectives and design a strategy that inspires the team
A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value
A deep understanding and commitment for the industry in which we operate
Benefits
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.
Company
Aritzia
Aritzia is an innovative women’s fashion boutique that cherishes design and quality, offering beautiful clothes and accessories.
Founded in 1984
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$924.81MKey Investors
Berkshire Partners
2022-11-14Post Ipo Secondary· $77.4M
2021-05-13Post Ipo Secondary· $91M
2019-03-08Post Ipo Secondary· $329.63M
Leadership Team
Jennifer Wong
Chief Executive Officer
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Brian Hill
Founder & Executive Chair
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