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 Intellectual Property (IP) & Brand Protection Department is to aggressively safeguard and preserve our brand.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our IP & Brand Protection team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for safeguarding Aritzia's brand image and ensuring Aritzia strategically capitalizes on IP value. As the Senior Specialist / Specialist, IP & Brand Protection, you will collaborate with our Product Division to drive IP protection, including managing the patent process and preparing technical drawings. With the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless - from a rewarding career in IP & Brand Protection to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Senior Specialist / Specialist, IP & Brand Protection, you will support with:

• Establishing Aritzia's approach to IP & Brand Protection
  
• Identifying and advising on brand protection opportunities in our Product Division
  
• Capitalizing on Intellectual Property value including preparing technical drawings
  
• Identifying imitation, misrepresentation, and reputational risks to our brand
  
• Seamlessly remediating brand infringements
  
• Responding quickly to brand infringements and mitigating future abuse
  

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Senior Specialist / Specialist, IP & Brand Protection, has:

• Proven skills, certifications, education and/or experience in Intellectual Property
  
• Experience preparing technical drawings for patent applications is an asset
  
• 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

At Aritzia, we provide market-leading compensation packages designed to reward impact through our pay-for-performance philosophy. The range for roles at this level is $50,000-$150,000 per year. Total compensation may include base, bonus and/or equity depending on the role, which has the potential to be greater than this range. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces, and elevated 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.
  
• 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.