Fit Coordinator - Temporary

Amer Sports; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP match

Annual incentive

ESPP

Paid time off

Parental leave top-up

Employee discounts

Job summary

ARC’TERYX is seeking a Fit Coordinator in North Vancouver to support the fit and pattern teams, ensuring consistent quality, fit and performance across products. This fixed-term role ends Oct 2027 and requires eligibility to work in Canada.

You will collaborate with Design, Development and sewing teams to maintain and develop blocks, organize libraries and assist in documenting fit processes while upholding fair labor practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of production patternmaking, grading and fitting experience.
• Undergraduate degree in apparel design or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Support the Fit and Pattern Block program; ensure fit and layering theory aligns with guest and brand needs.
• Collaborate with Design and Development to maintain existing blocks and develop new blocks for seasonal/trend requirements.
• Work with sewing team to maintain block sample library up to date.
• Organize and track the block sample library.
• Support CLO3D block library and related activities.
• Assist Fit specialists through development season from concept to fit-approved stage.
• Coordinate communications between Merchandising, Compliance and Brand Marketing for consistent guest messaging on fit and sizing.
• Contribute to solving fit issues and ensuring spec accuracy across products.

Skills

Patternmaking

Grading

Fitting

CAD patternmaking

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Autonomy & collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in apparel design

Tools

CLO3D

CAD patternmaking

Job description

Department:Product Creation Development

Reports to:Manager, Fit & Pattern

Location:North Vancouver,BC

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As a FitCoordinator,yousupportthefitand pattern teamin their efforts tomaintaina consistentlevel of quality,fit, and performance in product.

Thisis a temporary fixed term role with an expected end date of October 2027. The roleis based out of our North Vancouver office. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Meet Your Future Team:

We are an innovative team of creatives,comprisedof product developers, designers, patternmakers, cutters, and sewers, who collaborate cross-functionally to craft and develop best-in-class ideas and bring technical products to life.

If you were in the Fit Coordinator role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Supportingthe Fitand PatternBlock program, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure fit and layering theory is in alignment with guest and brand needs

• Collaborating with Design and Development teams tomaintainthe existing blocks and develop new blocks for seasonal and trend requirements

• Collaborating with sewing team tomaintainthe block sample library up to date

• Organizingand tracking the block sample library

• Supporting and contributing to CLO3Dblock library

• Supporting Fit specialists throughout the development season, from concepting through to fit approved stage

• Supporting the communications between Merchandising, Compliance and Brand Marketing teams to ensure clear guest messaging on fit, sizing specs and layering approach is universally translated

• Supporting Design and Development teams toproblem solveand evaluate consistency of fit in products, providing guidance and support for spec accuracy

• Supporting Fit specialistsoncreating fit documentation for educational purposes

• Ensuring fit models and mannequins appropriatelyrepresenttarget figures

• Supporting on other projects as assigned

• Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing, throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

• Working closely with Design and Merchandising teams tosupporta strategic plan for fit extensions across all product categories

• Working closely with Design toidentifynew product opportunities and create blocks

• Working on the evolution of fit and fit consistency across all product categories

• Providing feedback and input into improvingfitand development processes.

Are you our next Fit Coordinator?

• You have2+ years’experience in production patternmaking, grading, and fitting

• You have an Undergraduate Degree in apparel design or other relevant field, equivalent industry training/certificationor related business experience

• You have knowledge ofsizing, fitting and body shapes globally

• You have knowledge of garment construction and CAD patternmaking

• Youare proficientin Microsoft Officeand Adobe illustrator

• You are fluent in English and have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written

• You haveexcellentattention to detail

• You have strong interpersonal skills

• Youremainflexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity

• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration

• You are proactive inidentifyingthe root cause of issues and developing solutions

• Youseekthe best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right

• You drive breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement

• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Compensation

Thesalary range for this role is CAD$71,000 – CAD$93,000.

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay isdeterminedby your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’recommitted to fair,equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance.Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

• Health &wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial wellbeing -RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc’teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
• Time & Flexibilit y - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program(dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
• Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc’teryx Academies(outdoor skill-building events),Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals(exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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