Website Chromag Bikes
Enjoy team ride days and a 3-day weekend!
Chromag, one of Whistler’s homegrown success stories, has a spot on the team for a Soft Goods Technical Developer. This position is about creating high end quality soft goods to fulfill the clothing needs of the mountain bike industry. Offers an excellent starting wage and a flexible part-time schedule including Friday Rides and 3-day weekends. Ideally suited for someone who is passionate about bikes and has chosen a lifestyle centered around mountain biking.
About the Role, Benefits & Perks:
- Full-time, year-round.
- Monday – Thursday; 8:30am to 5:00pm. 3-day weekends!
- $24 to $30 per hour depending on experience.
- Employee Discounts on bikes and apparel.
- Extended health benefits for FT employees after 3 months.
- Join in on Friday Rides and plenty of other team building events.
- To learn about how Chromag started and more about the company, CLICK HERE.
- Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19.
The Perfect Candidate:
- Minimum 1 year industry experience (preferably within the Technical Design and/or Patternmaking Departments).
- Knowledge of pattern making and fit/form/articulation design an asset.
- Experience in sewing, prototyping, repairs an asset.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator & Photoshop).
- Excellent time management, organizational & problem-solving skills.
- Interest in learning, change, capable of managing ambiguity.
- High attention to detail.
- Initiative taker.
Responsibilities Include:
- Work with Senior Designer/Softgoods Production Manager to support work flow and production timelines.
- Communicate standards and assist in development process with vendors
- Establish, optimize fit design standards, scaling protocol.
- Coordinate product optimization process including testing, reviews, and customer feedback records and revision strategies.
- Optimize sizing standards for customer facing guides and charts as needed.
- Review samples from prototype sample to fit sample to salesmen samples to pre-production samples based on submitted tech pack.
- In house quality control.
- Develop and execute wear testing program within production timelines.
- Minor in house repairs/external repair organization/work with warranty department.
- Help with tech packs/bill of materials.
- Factory communication/admin work/general product management.
How To Apply:
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- Create a Profile and upload your resume here (you only have to do this once): www.whistler-jobs.com/apply
- OR If you have already created a profile with us, please complete this simplified application: www.whistler-jobs.com/simple_app
- Please do not reach out to Chromag directly; all applications must come through Whistler Personnel to be considered.
Tip for Out-of-Town Applicants: If you are currently living outside the area, be sure to tell us about your plans to relocate including if you’ve already secured or researched local accommodation and your planned arrival date.
We will review all applications and contact candidates who have been selected for further consideration or an interview. Due to time constraints, we may not be able to contact all applicants – but we will try! If you would like an update on your application, please email us at talent@whistler-jobs.com or call us at 604 905 4194 ext 2.
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