Technical Apparel Developer (Cycling Apparel)

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; international travel to suppliers, manufacturing partners, tradeshows, and events as needed.

Salary: CAD 90,000–130,000 per year, based on experience and skills, plus eligibility for an annual performance-based corporate bonus.

Company

Cycling-industry product organization developing performance-focused apparel and bike components across international markets.

What you will do

• Own apparel development from design handoff through pre-production approval across the full collection.
• Translate athlete insights, trend research, and brand vision into performance-led apparel solutions covering materials, construction, fit, and aesthetics.
• Source fabrics, create technical packs, test prototypes, and manage product development in a PLM system.
• Lead prototyping, wear testing, sample approvals, pattern development, construction, and fit work with manufacturing partners.
• Manage supplier relationships, development timelines, SMU, collaboration, and custom projects.
• Coordinate with design, marketing, sales, content, athletes, and ambassadors to align product development with performance feedback and go-to-market plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in apparel or textile technical development, or a related field.
• 5+ years of technical apparel development experience, ideally in performance cycling, technical outdoor apparel, or activewear.
• Strong knowledge of patterning, garment construction, high-performance textiles, and advanced materials.
• Experience with cost engineering, target costs, and margin requirements.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office; PLM experience is an asset.
• Strong organization, communication, time management, problem-solving, and international travel capabilities.

Nice to have

• Personal experience as a cyclist or passionate sports enthusiast.
• Experience with sustainable materials selection, durability, circularity, and technical cycling apparel.

Culture & Benefits

• High-autonomy role with ownership across the full product collection.
• Collaborative small-team environment focused on creativity, independence, accountability, and high standards.
• Opportunity to work with athletes, ambassadors, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
• Annual corporate bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Regular travel to suppliers, tradeshows, events, and international teams.