Pattern Maker - North Vancouver

Arc'teryx is an energetic and exceptionally innovative company, with over 450 employees. Our ongoing success stems from an uncompromising passion to continuously challenge, and radically improve, the status quo. At the foundation of our organization is a dynamic team of exceptionally talented, fun, and active people.

Our modern head office is located on Vancouver's picturesque North Shore, near the Second Narrows Bridge, with a causal and fun work environment that supports and encourages work-life balance. We also have plenty of parking, a bike room, indoor staff bouldering gym, frequent summer BBQs and other events, as well as a great employee discount.

We are looking for a like-minded, dynamic, and experienced team player, who enjoys the outdoors and is comfortable with working in a casual, unstructured work environment. This position will report to the Patternmaking Manager and offers opportunities for advancement for the right individual. As a Pattern Maker, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Interpret design intent, create prototype, sample and production patterns, ensuring that methods and documentation are consistent with known factory methods and processes.
• Work with design to establish standard fit by product category/end use and ensure product size/fit consistency.
• Create and maintain standard illustrated technical specifications for all product.
• Maintain computer pattern libraries, ensuring changes are clearly communicated to Product Developers, Graders and Marker Makers.
• Contribute to the creation and use of block pattern library.
• Collaborate with Designers, Product Developers to establish and document product construction standards.
• Communicate with Designers, Sample Sewers, Product Developers, and Factory partners, building strong business relationships
• Maintain accurate Pattern Lists and templates in TAS spec.
• Develop and maintain accurate finished garment measurement specifications.
• Monitor and report on prototype/sample progress to ensure development and production deadlines are met.
• Troubleshoot problems and ensure regular maintenance of computer software and equipment.

The ideal candidate will have relevant post secondary education and a minimum 3 years production patternmaking experience; ability to work from pattern blocks or from sketches; knowledge of garment construction; core competence in Microsoft Office; effective oral and written communications skills; good attention to detail; accuracy in data entry; good interpersonal skills; able to work independently

Knowledge of Gerber Accumark and/or outerwear; knowledge of grading; participation in outdoor activities that utilize our products would also be an asset.

How to apply:
If this sounds like you, then please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format to hr@arcteryx.com, quote "0805-PM - Web" in the subject line.

You can expect an email acknowledging the receipt of your submission within 5 days of your initial correspondence.