Vice President, Global Brand Marketing

You and your team of direct reports will partner closely with Product Design, Product Planning/Merchandising, Executive Leadership, Consumer Engagement functions, Regional Marketing, Brand Creative, and Brand Communications to execute the Arc'teryx brand strategy, both within the organization and externally with our guest. You will lead and drive the evolution of our cross-functional strategic input, Brand GTM process, enable key design and innovation stories, and empower creativity across the business through clear strategic planning. We will look to you for thoughtful disruption in the way we think, act, and show up for our guest.
If you were a VP, Global Brand Marketing now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
Driving vision and leadership for a diverse team brand managers
Acting as a North Star for our internal functional counterparts as the keeper of global strategic positioning
Building, managing, evolving, and owning key gates within our global GTM process
Fostering close collaboration with cross-functional teams including Design, Product, and Commercial
Leveraging consumer insights, market trends, and competitive analysis to inform and drive strategic decisions
Overseeing the creation of resonant, innovative brand campaigns that amplify Arc'teryx's presence across all channels
Working with our Brand Intelligence team to establish performance metrics and KPIs to gauge the impact of brand initiatives, and continually refine strategies based on data-driven insights
Championing a culture of belonging within the brand marketing function, embedding Arc'teryx's values into all aspects of brand strategy
Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with key external partners, agencies, and stakeholders to maximize collaboration and influence
Setting strategic direction and maintain close partnership with our regional brand leaders to drive consistency around the globe
In collaboration with design, helping enable creativity and innovation to reach new market segments
Strategic coordination with our community, social and environmental partnerships
Partnering with our athlete programs and how they support our brand objectives
Supporting strategic brand collaborations and how they tie into our vertical future
Presenting strategy and product stories at all key stage gate meetings to excite and inspire stakeholders
Setting the global benchmark for how we build our brand through major community investment, storytelling, and partner/athlete relationship
Are you our next VP, Global Brand Marketing?
You are acutely aware of the outdoor industry, technical outdoor product, you are connected to the culture of outdoor sport, and understand the highest-level of mountain athlete performance
You've built a successful career on collaborating and inspiring ideas that have led to major global brand advancements in the outdoor industry (both vertical and wholesale)
You have 15+ years' experience leading a similar function for a global apparel brand
You have a proven track record in developing and leading the execution of a multi-year business strategy
You have strong business acumen with the ability to lead in a complex matrix business environment
You have proven people leadership skills and the ability to build, coach and guide a diverse and high performing team
You have strong influential leadership, able to partner easily with the ability to drive alignment across diverse cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the business
You set a clear vision, align your team around common objectives, and foster commitment to these objectives
You have an advanced understanding and deep experience with brand marketing levers, touchpoints and systems for a consumer goods business.
You understand how to shape and deliver meaningful and timely experience and storytelling directly to consumers
You have a strong awareness of the Arc'teryx brand, product, and consumer.
You understand the retail and digital landscape including the latest trends and innovations
You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions through your growth mindset
You seek the best (not necessarily the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
You inspire breakthrough thinking and strive for continuous improvement
You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
You have exceptional leadership and communication skill and are able to work effectively across a global business
Compensation
The salary range for this role is USD $224,000- USD $308,000.
Total Rewards
Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc'teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We're committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc'teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.