Senior Patternmaker Grader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

RRSP matching

Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP)

Paid time off

Outdoor skill-building programs

Job summary

Arc'teryx Equipment in North Vancouver seeks a Senior Patternmaker Grader to transition patterns from development to production and ensure accurate graded production patterns across multiple calendars. You will lead by example, mentoring other patternmakers and maintain design integrity with factory partners.

The role requires 7+ years in production grading, strong garment construction knowledge, and proficiency in Gerber AccuMark; collaboration with product teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ production grading and patternmaking experience.
• Knowledge of garment construction with a grading specialty.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and spoken communications skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate data entry.
• Proactive in identifying root causes and finding solutions; adaptable to ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patterns during factory sampling and production, ensuring consistency with factory methods and processes.
• Develop and maintain accurate finished garment measurement specifications each season.
• Ensure grading formulas are accurate and reproducible in garment form.
• Assist with grading of like products and ensure documentation aligns with development and production schedules.
• Prepare offshore grading packages and coordinate with factories to align grading with requirements.
• Establish and maintain computer pattern libraries; ensure graded patterns are current in the system.
• Participate in graded size run checks to maintain design integrity and production accuracy.
• Build relationships with Designers, Product Developers, Patternmakers, and Factory partners.
• Communicate regularly with development teams to align on patterning, measuring and new technical construction.
• Collaborate with design and patternmakers to standardize fit/grade by product category and end use.
• Contribute to grading library and use of standard grades.
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain computer software and equipment.

Skills

Pattern grading

Patternmaking

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Gerber AccuMark

Job description

Your Opportunity at ARC'TERYX:

As a Senior Patternmaker Grader, you will support with the transition of patterns from development to production and contribute to the output of accurately graded production patterns. You will have the opportunity to work on multiple product calendars and categories in a fast-paced environment, and your cross‑functional partnership with our Product Creation Development teams and factory partners will ensure our sized products maintain design integrity. As senior member of the Pattern Grading team, you lead by example and provide overall support and mentoring to the rest of the Patternmaker Graders.

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

Meet Your Future Team:

The Pattern Grading Team transitions patterns from development to production and produces accurate graded production patterns. Through collaboration and partnership with our internal product development teams and our external factory partners, the team is responsible for ensuring our final sized products maintain integrity of design, function and production accuracy developed on the base size.

If you were a Senior Patternmaker Grader now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Maintaining patterns during factory sampling and production stages, ensuring that methods and documentation are consistent with known factory methods and processes
• Ensuring accurate finished garment measurement specifications are developed and maintained each season
• Ensuring grading formulas on all finished garment measurement specifications and templates are accurate and reproducible in garment form
• Assisting with grade production patterns, ensuring that all grading of like products and documentation are consistent and completed following development and production schedules
• Supporting graded die sizes are minimized whilst maintaining design integrity and production practicality
• Preparing offshore grading packages and communicate with factories to ensure grading aligns with requirements
• Establishing and maintain computer pattern libraries, ensuring factory graded patterns are current in our system
• Participating in graded size run checks to ensure grading maintains integrity of design, function and production accuracy developed on the base size
• Building business relationships with Designers, Product Developers, Patternmakers, Sample Sewers, Technical Specialist and Factory partners
• Maintaining regular communication with development teams to ensure consistent methods for patterning, measuring and new technical construction are observed
• Working with design and patternmakers to establish standard fit/grade by product category/end use and ensure product size/fit consistency
• Contributing to grading library, grading guides and use of standard grades
• Troubleshooting problems and ensure regular maintenance of computer software and equipment
• Setting up and maintaining computer grade table libraries for all product
• Supporting with the training and development of all Patternmakers and Patternmaker Graders
• Assisting and coaching Patternmaker Graders daily, encouraging effective problem solving
• Upholding Fair Labour 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:

• Assisting Clo 3d Size Set stitching and reviewing
• Providing on site grading training to factory partners
• Supporting TCC and ALO office on pattern grading and pre‑production approval

Additional experience, education and/or skills:

• You have 7+ years’ production grading and patternmaking experience, preferably within the outdoor industry
• You have a strong knowledge of garment construction, with a grading specialty
• You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• You have strong written and spoken communications skills
• You have an excellent attention to detail, including accurate data entry
• 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
• remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• effectively balance autonomy and collaboration; inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• 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

Assets

• You have a knowledge of Gerber AccuMark

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 & Flexibility - 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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