Real Estate Development - Creative Lighting Designer

THE TEAM

The mission of the Architectural Standards Team is to define & uphold the technical standards, tools, and processes that ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency across all projects- supporting scalable delivery through governance, enablement, and cross-functional alignment.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing, and our Architecture team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to join the team responsible for defining and refining the creative intent of our physical spaces-and translating that vision into clear, actionable design solutions. As the Creative Lighting Designer, you will lead the development of lighting concepts that enhance the customer experience and express Aritzia's architectural vision. Your role will focus on integrating lighting seamlessly into our physical spaces - balancing aesthetics, performance, and technical precision. You'll lead the design direction for all lighting components, generating design intent packages, coordinating fixture specifications and controls, and using Revit with photometric data to validate lighting quality and distribution. You'll collaborate with internal design, technical, and visual merchandising teams, as well as external suppliers and contractors, to ensure design integrity from concept through construction while staying ahead of lighting trends, technologies, and code requirements to bring fresh, innovative thinking to each project. And, with the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless - from a rewarding career in Architecture to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As a Creative Lighting Designer, you will:

• Drive the evolution of lighting design through trend research, material exploration, and concept development.
• Lead the detailing and documentation of lighting systems, ensuring every element enhances the spatial experience, supports long-term durability, and integrates seamlessly with architectural intent.
• Develop and evaluate mock-ups, physical samples, and onsite lighting tests to ensure that design intent translates clearly from concept to the built environment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed lighting into the full project vision while contributing to the development of internal standards, libraries, and tools that drive consistency and elevate outcomes across all projects.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Creative Lighting Designer has:

• Proven skills, certifications, education and/or experience in architectural lighting design, spatial design, and fixture specification, and proficiency in tools such as Revit, ACC, and Enscape.
• An understanding and passion for the industry in which we operate
• An understanding of Aritzia's brand vision and style fundamentals with a focus on trends and cultural influences
• 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-$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.