Senior Pattern Maker

Arc'teryx Equipment; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading outdoor apparel company seeks a Senior Pattern Maker in North Vancouver to create high-quality patterns for complex products. The role involves collaboration with design and product teams, requiring over 7 years of pattern-making experience and proficiency with Gerber Accumark and Adobe Illustrator. This position supports hybrid work arrangements, emphasizing mentorship for junior team members. Join a creative and inclusive team dedicated to innovation and quality in outdoor apparel.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience as a Pattern Maker.
• Solid knowledge of digital patterning tools.
• Experience with technical outdoor products.
• Solid knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
• Experience patterning technical outdoor products
• Knowledge of grading
• Ability to work from pattern blocks or sketches
• Knowledge of garment construction
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Effective English skills in written and verbal communications
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive in identifying root causes and solving problems
• Flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• Balances autonomy and collaboration
• Passion for the work and for outdoor living

Responsibilities

• Create patterns that meet quality and fit standards.
• Collaborate with design and product teams.
• Mentor and support junior Pattern Makers.
• Collaborating with Designers and Product Developers on construction standards
• Coaching and mentoring Pattern Makers
• Providing estimates of raw material yields during prototype development
• Ensuring accurate garment measurement specifications
• Ensuring progress reports meet development deadlines
• Partnering with QA to meet construction standards testing

Skills

Pattern Making

Gerber Accumark

Adobe Illustrator

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

CLO3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Senior Pattern Maker, you partner with the Design team, from maker phase (concepts) through to pre‑production phase (approved to counter sample), creating patterns to design intent which meet Arc’teryx quality, fit and construction standards. You work on our most technical and complex products; you lead by example and provide overall support and mentoring to the Pattern Makers.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Meet Your Future Team

We are an innovative team of creatives, comprised of Product Developers, Designers, Pattern Makers, Cutters, and Sewers, who collaborate cross‑functionally to craft and develop best‑in‑class ideas and bring technical products to life.

Department: Product Creation

Reports to: Pattern Making Lead

Location: North Vancouver, BC

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX

As a Senior Pattern Maker, you partner with the Design team, from maker phase (concepts) through to pre‑production phase (approved to counter sample), creating patterns to design intent which meet Arc’teryx quality, fit and construction standards. You work on our most technical and complex products; you lead by example and provide overall support and mentoring to the Pattern Makers.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Core Activities

• Interpreting design intent, created concepts, prototypes, and counter sample patterns, ensuring that methods and documentation are consistent with known factory methods and processes
• Partnering with the Design team to establish standard fit by product type, category and end use, ensuring product size and fit consistency
• Contributing to the creation and use of the block pattern library
• Maintaining computer pattern libraries; ensuring changes are clearly communicated to Product Developers, Graders and Marker Makers
• Partnering with Designers and Product Developers to establish and document product construction standards and illustrated technical specifications for all product
• Communicating with Designers, Sample Sewers, Product Developers, and factory partners to build strong and effective business relationships
• Maintaining accurate pattern lists and templates in Centric
• Providing estimates of raw material yields to Product Developers during prototype development
• Developing and maintaining accurate sample garment measurement specifications
• Reporting on prototype and sample progress to ensure development and product creation deadlines are met
• Supporting with the training, development and coaching of all Pattern Makers
• Troubleshooting problems to ensure regular maintenance of computer software and equipment
• Partnering with the Product Operations team to help identify areas that need improvement or clarity, and supporting changing needs within the product creation process
• Collaborating with the Quality Assurance (QA) team throughout the sample concept stage to meet all construction standards testing requirements

Additional Activities

• Travelling overseas to support with direct and co‑development prototype handoff; overviewing fit, construction improvements and measurement control for all styles
• Participating in organized training programs at various locations; partnering with production leaders on pattern making essentials
• Supporting and contributing to CLO3D modeling as required
• Supporting with 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

Future Work Opportunities

• Assisting with technical construction issues at maker’s phase stage and concept sample stage
• Maintaining Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs)
• Attending refresher classes and building up the curriculum for Pattern Maker 2 and Pattern Maker 1 roles; supporting with new hire and internal team training
• Strongly contributing to garment construction ideas, insights, and techniques through all sample stages through to direct development

Are You Our Next Senior Pattern Maker?

• You have 7+ years’ experience as a Pattern Maker
• You have an undergraduate degree, or the equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience
• You have a solid knowledge of Gerber Accumark tools, or the equivalent digital patterning program
• You have a solid knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
• You have experience patterning technical outdoor products
• You have knowledge of grading
• You have the ability to work from pattern blocks or from sketches
• You have knowledge of garment construction
• You have strong organizational and communication skills
• You have an excellent attention to detail
• You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• You have effective English skills in both verbal and written communications
• You have strong interpersonal skills
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

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.