Senior Pattern Maker

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.

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.

If you were the Senior Pattern Maker now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• 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

• 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

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

• 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 Patter 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

$94,000 - $117,000 a year

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is CAD $94,000 - CAD $117,000 at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.

Please note that the range details above reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program and benefits that we offer.

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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