Amer Sports is a global group of world-renowned sports and outdoor brands, including Arc'teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, Atomic, as well as other complementary brands. With a purpose to elevate the world through sport, we inspire people to lead healthier lives by experiencing the joy and adventure of sports. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and committed to providing opportunities for everyone to develop their skills and achieve their potential.

We are seeking a People Manager, with strong technical knowledge on Garment Construction / Product Development to join Arc’teryx in Hong Kong Office.

Key responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and supporting a team of Hong Kong based Technical Specialists

• Managing daily operations, providing mentorship, and guiding career development.

• Building a high-performing team of leaders capable of supporting Arc’teryx’s scale and growth.

• Supporting vendor onboarding, audits, and training in partnership with QA Manager & Sourcing.

• Collaborating with factories to establish and maintain Arc’teryx construction and quality standards.

• Performing risk assessments and approve high-risk models for bulk production readiness.

• Participating in the I2C product creation calendar (design initiations, prototype reviews, etc.).

• Reviewing tech packs, design-for-manufacturing (DFM), and prototypes for feasibility and quality.

• Defining Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) standards, overseeing pilot run and top-of-production (TOP) evaluations.

• Providing technical expertise, root cause analysis, and solutions for quality issues.

• Partnering with the Materials Quality team during prototyping and commercialization phases.

• Reviewing finished goods (FG) testing reports and ensure compliance with Arc’teryx standards.

• Maintaining and updating the Quality General Manufacturing Manual annually.

• Defining and tracking KPIs, scorecards, and dashboards to measure vendor qualifications and performance.

• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, workflows, and quality systems.
  Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain: By working closely with the Amer Sports Global Sourcing Vendor Sustainability team on quarterly business reviews and training/capacity building (at least annually). By adhering to negotiated lead times and balanced annual capacities to expedite responsible purchasing practices as outlined in the Responsible Sourcing Policy

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Textiles.

• 10+ years’ experience in apparel or textile manufacturing, with 3-5+ years’ experience managing and developing technical or quality teams

• Strong knowledge of garment construction, textiles, materials, and manufacturing processes; outdoor technical garment construction experience is an asset

• Deep understanding of the product lifecycle, from concept through commercialization.

• Excellent organizational skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

• Strong problem solver, with a creative and collaborative approach to solving challenging problems

• Adaptable, proactive, and collaborative, with a passion for continuous improvement.

• Ability to travel throughout Asia and internationally, as required. (around 20-30% travel)

• Fluent in English and have strong communication skills

We offer competitive compensation package include 5-day work, discrepancy bonus, education allowance etc.

You will also collaborate with a diverse team in Asia and global, contribute to projects which make a real impact and driving positive change.