Nicole Boyer

Senior 3D Design Developer, Arc’teryx

Nicole, a KPU alumna with a BDes in Fashion and Technology (Honours), has over 15 years of experience in the apparel industry. Her expertise spans industrial production, sample making, manual and computer-aided pattern making and grading, technical production freelancing, design development, 3D cloth simulation and rendering and team leadership.  

Currently, she is a Senior 3D Design Developer at Arc’teryx, focusing on 3D asset creation for apparel, hardgoods, and accessories. She is an integral part of their cross-functional process development, training, and the implementation of new techniques and technologies for advanced design, marketing, and sustainability initiatives. Nicole is driven and inspired by creative problem-solving in technical apparel, arts and culture, and the potential of technology to enhance apparel design and production.

When not creating on a computer, Nicole loves creating with fabrics, yarns, and dyes, reading non-fiction, traveling, and engaging in outdoor activities that involve water and mountains.