ABOUT

I’m an industrial designer, maker and climber based in Vancouver, Canada. I’m driven to solve meaningful problems with beautiful and functional solutions that enhance peoples' experiences in the outdoors.

Growing up in the Coast Mountains has defined my lifestyle and my career. I climbed competitively representing Canada on the international level as a youth and adult before focusing on outdoor objectives.  In 2022, I made the 8th ascent of the iconic route Dreamcatcher 5.14d.

Prior to design, I studied cinematography and lighting, and worked as a lighting technician on TV series and feature films such as Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Underworld: Awakening, and Godzilla.

Currently, I'm a Senior Designer on the Advanced Concepts team at ARC’TERYX focusing on future innovation for equipment and apparel categories. 

For any inquiries, please reach out at jjmahdesign@gmail.com.