Technical Apparel Developer (Cycling)

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

Salary: $90,000–$130,000 CAD annually, based on experience and skills, plus eligibility for an annual corporate bonus.

Company

SRAM is a global bicycle-component supplier founded in Chicago, with more than 4,500 employees across over 20 locations in nine countries.

What you will do

• Own technical apparel development across the collection from design handoff through pre-production approval.
• 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 the PLM system.
• Lead prototyping, wear testing, sample approvals, pattern development, construction, and fit collaboration with manufacturing partners.
• Manage supplier relationships, development timelines, SMU, collaboration, and custom projects.
• Coordinate with marketing, sales, content, athletes, and ambassadors to align product development with go-to-market plans and real-world performance feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in apparel or textile technical development, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technical apparel development, ideally in performance cycling, technical outdoor, 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 organizational, communication, time-management, creative, and iterative problem-solving skills, with the ability to travel internationally.

Nice to have

• Experience in performance cycling, technical outdoor apparel, or activewear.
• Personal interest in cycling or sports.
• Experience with sustainable materials selection, durability, and circularity.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomous role with ownership across the full product collection.
• Collaborative small-team environment focused on creativity, independence, accountability, and innovation.
• Direct collaboration with athletes, ambassadors, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Annual corporate bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance.