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About the role

  • Senior Patternmaker Grader transitioning apparel patterns into production for Arc’teryx outdoor products. Maintaining grading accuracy, factory partnerships, and design integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain patterns during factory sampling and production stages, ensuring methods and documentation are consistent with factory methods and processes
  • Develop and maintain accurate finished garment measurement specifications each season
  • Ensure grading formulas on finished garment measurement specifications and templates are accurate and reproducible
  • Assist with graded production patterns and ensure grading of like products and documentation are completed on schedule
  • Minimize graded die sizes while maintaining design integrity and production practicality
  • Prepare offshore grading packages and communicate with factories
  • Establish and maintain computer pattern libraries and ensure factory graded patterns are current
  • Participate in graded size run checks
  • Build business relationships with Designers, Product Developers, Patternmakers, Sample Sewers, Technical Specialists, and Factory partners
  • Maintain communication with development teams regarding patterning, measuring, and technical construction methods
  • Establish standard fit/grade by product category and end use
  • Contribute to grading libraries, grading guides, and standard grades
  • Troubleshoot problems and maintain computer software and equipment
  • Set up and maintain computer grade table libraries
  • Support training and development of Patternmakers and Patternmaker Graders
  • Assist and coach Patternmaker Graders daily
  • Uphold the Fair Labour Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing
  • Assist with Clo 3D size set stitching and reviewing
  • Provide on-site grading training to factory partners
  • Support TCC and ALO office on pattern grading and pre-production approval

Requirements

  • 7+ years’ production grading and patternmaking experience, preferably within the outdoor industry
  • Strong knowledge of garment construction, with a grading specialty
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
  • Strong written and spoken communications skills
  • Excellent attention to detail, including accurate data entry
  • Proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and seeking effective solutions
  • Highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
  • Ability to effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
  • Ability to inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
  • Passion for getting outside and living it
  • Knowledge of Gerber AccuMark is an asset
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada

Benefits

  • Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Mental health support
  • Fertility benefits
  • Gender-affirming care
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • RRSP matching
  • Eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan
  • Access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness time
  • No Wasted Day program with dedicated paid days to get outside and explore
  • Parental leave top-up
  • Nesting period for new parents
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events)
  • Employee Belonging Councils
  • Employee discounts
  • Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear)

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$94,000 - CA$124,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

OnsiteNorth VancouverCanada

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