Real Estate Development - Architecture Opportunities

Job description

We kindly request that a portfolio & resume are submitted as part of your application. Applications received without a portfolio will not be considered at this time. We appreciate your cooperation & understanding! THE BUSINESS We are Everyday Luxury™. It's what we do and how we do it — together. It's working alongside world-class talent in pursuit of world-class results. It's maximizing your potential in a high-performance culture. It's knowing that wherever you are, you belong. It's elevating your world — and the world of those who love and will love Aritzia. It's You. And an endless runway of opportunity. With a Global Support Campus in Vancouver and additional Support Office hubs in major cities across North America — including Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and Seattle — our workplace network is strategically designed to support our People and serve our Clients a frictionless experience. So, you can do what you do best — with us. THE TEAM The mission of the Architecture department is to unite the creative vision, technical execution, and coordinated project delivery under one strategic approach — ensuring every project is thoughtfully designed, documented, and seamlessly delivered. Our team places equal emphasis on creative expression and technical rigor, with meticulous attention to every detail of form and function. Each space is treated as a bespoke design, thoughtfully crafted to reflect brand, context, and experience, such that no two projects are the same. This work is supported by a team of highly varied and differentiated roles, where creative, technical, and delivery expertise come together to shape each project in distinct ways. THE OPPORTUNITY Aritzia is growing and our Architecture team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for shaping the creative vision, technical execution, and coordinated delivery of Aritzia’s world-class physical spaces. We are currently seeking high potential talent for future opportunities across all levels — from leadership roles to associate positions. Whether you are an emerging professional or a seasoned leader, you will play a meaningful role in the design, documentation, and delivery of world-class, brand-aligned physical spaces – where no two projects are the same. Working across a diverse portfolio of new stores, renovations, specialty projects, and infrastructure initiatives, you will collaborate closely with internal partners and external consultants to translate creative intent into buildable, well-coordinated architectural solutions. Together, we ensure every space is thoughtfully designed, technical sound, and seamlessly delivered in support of Aritzia’s continued growth. We are currently hiring for the following roles in the following areas and more: Designers & Architects (all levels) Project Director, Architecture Project Manager, Architecture Senior Manager/Manager, Interior Design THE ROLE As a member on the Architecture team, you will contribute or lead work across one or more of the following focus areas, depending on your role, experience, and area of specialization: Translate the creative concept into tangible design intent through spatial planning, layout definition, and finishes, ensuring alignment with concept & design intent. Provide the strategic foundation and technical excellence that enable the consistent, compliant, and coordinated execution of all projects. Curate & manage a collection of elements, materials, and finishes that seamlessly work together to create a world class environment. Define & uphold technical standards that ensure quality, consistency, and scalability – supporting delivery through governance, enablement, and cross-functional alignment. Design and deliver specialized non-project specific elements through end-to-end development, ensuring each solution is world-class, technically sound, and seamlessly integrated. Manage the successful deliver of projects by coordinating information, timelines, and regulatory processes; and fostering collaboration across internal teams and external consultants, while ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and quality standards. THE QUALIFICATIONS A member of the Architecture team has: Proven and best-in-class skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience in reading and interpreting architectural and/or engineering 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. A key representation of Aritzia’s brand, aesthetic and style fundamentals while setting trends and influencing culture. 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. Baby Leave Program — We provide up to 16 weeks of paid time to support you and your growing family. 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. We’re committed to making your experience positive and transparent. Please note, our recruiters will only contact you using an @aritzia.com email address. If you receive recruitment-related messages from other domains, please disregard them.