Pattern Making Lead

Arc'teryx Equipment; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Financial wellbeing (RRSP matching, ES

Time & flexibility

Parental leave top-up

Growth and gear

Job summary

Arc'teryx Equipment in North Vancouver is seeking a Pattern Making Lead to head a small, high-performing team of Pattern Makers, guiding from maker phase to pre-production. You will ensure designs meet Arc'teryx standards for fit, quality, and construction while coaching others.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with designers, product developers, and vendors across domestic and offshore operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of pattern making experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent training/experience.
• Fully understand the product lifecycle from ideation to consumer.
• Deep knowledge of design intent, construction, and fit.
• Ability to work from pattern blocks or sketches.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership with coaching abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of raw materials, construction, and sourcing.
• Experience communicating with domestic and offshore vendors/manufacturers.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organization.
• Result-oriented with good prioritization.
• Strong computer skills in Pattern Making software (Gerber), Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager, Pattern Making and Director, Product Development in building and guiding a high performing team.
• Train the team to interpret design intent and oversee concept, prototype and base size patterns.
• Partner with Product Operations on calendars to meet timelines.
• Establish standard fit by product type and ensure size/fit consistency.
• Oversee documentation of construction standards and illustrated specifications.
• Report prototype and sample progress to leadership to meet deadlines.
• Manage a limited repertoire of complex models ensuring Arc’teryx brand standards.
• Uphold Fair Labor Association codes throughout the supply chain.

Skills

Pattern making

Leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Goal-driven

Attention to detail

Pattern making software

Team training/coaching

Vendor collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Tools

Gerber

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department: Product Creation Development

Reports to: Manager, Pattern Making

Your opportunity at Arc’teryx:

As the Pattern Making Lead, you lead a specialized team of Pattern Makers in the creation of technical and complex patterns from our maker phase through pre-production (approved to counter sample). Your innovative and solutions-focused approach to pattern making ensures that each product you and your team work on meet Arc’teryx design intent, quality, fit, and construction. You demonstrate integrity in your work, lead by example, and provide overall support and coaching to the Pattern Makers.

Meet your future team:

We are a small, high performing team that works closely with all aspects of product creation. The work we do behind the scenes supports designers and pattern makers to accomplish go-to-market deliverables. You will be part of a focused team of pattern makers, product developers, designers, and a cut and sew team that works on creating innovative product. Our team builds strong relationships with cross-functional partners to realize ideas into commercialized successes.

Department: Product Creation Development

Reports to: Manager, Pattern Making

Location: North Vancouver, BC

Your opportunity at Arc’teryx:

As the Pattern Making Lead, you lead a specialized team of Pattern Makers in the creation of technical and complex patterns from our maker phase through pre-production (approved to counter sample). Your innovative and solutions-focused approach to pattern making ensures that each product you and your team work on meet Arc’teryx design intent, quality, fit, and construction. You demonstrate integrity in your work, lead by example, and provide overall support and coaching to the Pattern Makers.

Meet your future team:

We are a small, high performing team that works closely with all aspects of product creation. The work we do behind the scenes supports designers and pattern makers to accomplish go-to-market deliverables. You will be part of a focused team of pattern makers, product developers, designers, and a cut and sew team that works on creating innovative product. Our team builds strong relationships with cross-functional partners to realize ideas into commercialized successes.

If you were in the Pattern Making Lead role now, here are some of the core activities you would be responsible for:

• Supporting the Manager, Pattern Making and Director, Product Development in building, coaching, and guiding a high performing team of technical Pattern Makers, and owning the day-to-day leadership of the team
• Training the team to interpret design intent and overseeing the creation of concept, prototype and base size approved patterns; ensuring that methods and documentation are consistent with known factory methods and processes
• Partnering with Product Operations on calendar requirements, ensuring timelines are met throughout the product creation process by managing workloads amongst team members
• Acting as a key partner to design in establishing standard fit by product type/category and end-use, and ensuring product size and fit consistency
• Oversee the documentation of construction standards and illustrated technical specifications for all product
• Reporting regularly on prototype and sample progress to Product Development leadership to ensure product creation deadlines are met
• Managing a limited repertoire of complex models as the technical pattern making experts, ensuring Arc’teryx brand standards are consistently met
• 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 on high visibility projects supporting strategic needs for the future
• Project management of custom calendar projects
• Building your leadership capabilities and supporting the ongoing development of our talent

Are you our next Pattern Making Lead?

• You have 8+ years’ experience in pattern making, with a minimum of 2 years at a senior level with an emphasis on technical / innovative apparel and equipment, or equivalent additional experience in lieu
• You have an Undergraduate Degree OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience
• You have a complete understanding of the product lifecycle process - from ideation to consumer
• You have a comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction, production and fit
• You have the ability to work from pattern blocks or from sketches
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• You have strong leadership skills with an aptitude for coaching teams
• You have an extensive knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing
• You have experience effectively communicating with and travelling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers
• You are detailed and accuracy oriented with strong organizational skills
• You are goal-driven with a results-oriented attitude
• You have strong prioritization skills
• You have strong computer skills in Pattern Making software (Gerber is an asset), Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office

Compensation: The salary range for this role is: CAD$94,000 - CAD$124,000

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 is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’re committed 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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