Real Estate Development - Senior Designer/Designer, Architecture

THE TEAM

Real Estate Development Mission: We develop our premier real estate network, with continuous improvement of existing spaces and entrepreneurial, selective expansion of new spaces.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a member of Aritzia’s Architecture team, you will help unite the creative vision, technical precision, and coordinated project delivery of our physical spaces under one strategic approach—ensuring every project is thoughtfully designed, well-documented, and seamlessly executed. As the Senior Designer/Designer, Architecture, you will be an integral part of the team responsible for creating world-class, brand-aligned spaces that are both functional and inspiring. This role is responsible for developing and refining the creative vision, translating initial ideas into well-resolved layouts, materials, and design details. Working closely with the project team, you will ensure design intent is maintained, milestones are met, and all design solutions are feasible, coordinated, and fully executable in Revit, bringing deep architectural experience and a balance of creativity and technical expertise to deliver innovative, site-specific, and constructible solutions. And, with the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless, from a rewarding career in Real Estate Development to continued success at Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Senior Designer/Designer, Architecture, you will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the design of world-class, brand-aligned spaces from concept through to completion, translating creative vision into clear, functional, and cohesive layouts.
• Advancing and refining designs through visualization, spatial studies, and material exploration to test and strengthen creative and technical solutions.
• Developing detailed design elements that define the character, quality, and functionality of each space, ensuring alignment with brand standards and project goals.
• Collaborating closely with the project team to ensure all designs are technically sound, feasible, and fully coordinated in Revit.
• Upholding design integrity through all project phases, ensuring the original vision is accurately documented, coordinated, and executed.
• Providing creative and technical oversight across projects to ensure consistency, quality, and excellence in all design deliverables.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Senior Designer/Designer, Architecture has:

• Proven skills, education, and/or applicable certifications in the best practices and applications of Revit is required, with experience in Rhino and AutoCAD considered an asset; experience in producing design renderings using Enscape or V-Ray, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign).
• A degree in Architecture is preferred
• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles.
• The ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners.
• A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business.

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary 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 salary 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.

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.