Arc'teryx Equipment

High-performance outdoor apparel and gear

Fit & Pattern Specialist

Industrial DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNorth Vancouver, BC, CanadaCA$80k - CA$100k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in production patternmaking, grading, and fitting.
An undergraduate degree in apparel design or another relevant field, equivalent industry training or certification, or related business experience.
Expert-level knowledge of sizing, fitting, and body shapes globally.
Strong knowledge of garment construction and computer-aided design patternmaking.
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
Fluency in English.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity.
Ability to balance autonomy and collaboration.
Ability to identify root causes of issues and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead the Fit and Pattern Block program, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure fit and layering theory aligns with guest and brand needs.
Collaborate with Design and Development teams to maintain existing blocks and develop new blocks for seasonal and trend requirements.
Facilitate regular communication with Development teams to ensure consistent methods for patterning and new technical construction are observed.
Educate and support Development teams on blocks, fit theory, and grading considerations across product categories.
Support communication among Merchandising, Compliance, and Brand Marketing teams to ensure clear guest messaging on fit, sizing specifications, and layering approach is universally translated.
Support the Merchandising team in building size ranges and size equivalents in the system.
Support Design and Development teams in problem-solving and evaluating product fit consistency, providing guidance and support for specification accuracy.
Partner with Design and Product Development leaders to identify patternmaker education and training needs, and develop and facilitate training programs.
Use 3D modeling software and tension mapping to explore drafting theories with Advanced Concepts, Design, and Development teams.
Provide expert guidance on body shape and size for target markets and regional variations.
Ensure fit models and mannequins appropriately represent target figures.
Uphold the Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the supply chain.

Salary Range: 80000 to 100000 (Currency: CAD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Department: Product Creation Development

Reports to: Manager, Fit & Pattern

Location: North Vancouver, BC

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As a Fit & Pattern Specialist,, you partner with Product Development Teams to proactively manage fit and patterning guidance, communicating recommendations to ensure a consistent level of quality, fit, and performance in product.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is expected to be performed on-location. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. We currently have permanent and contract opportunities available.

Meet Your Future Team:

We are an innovative team of creatives, comprised of product developers, designers, patternmakers, 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 Fit & Pattern Specialist now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

Leading the Fit and Pattern Block program, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure fit and layering theory is in alignment with guest and brand needs
Collaborating with Design and Development teams to maintain the existing blocks and develop new blocks for seasonal and trend requirements
Facilitating regular communication with Development teams to ensure consistent methods for patterning and new technical construction are observed
Educating and supporting development teams on the blocks, fit theory and grading considerations across all product categories
Supporting the communications between Merchandising, Compliance and Brand Marketing teams to ensure clear guest messaging on fit, sizing specs and layering approach is universally translated
Supporting the Merchandising team in building size ranges and size equivalents in the system
Supporting Design and Development teams to problem solve and evaluate consistency of fit in products, providing guidance and support for spec accuracy
Partnering with Design and Product Development leaders to identify patternmaker education and training needs; developing and facilitating training programs
Leveraging 3D modeling software and tension mapping to explore drafting theories with Advanced Concepts, Design, and Development teams
Providing expert guidance of body shape and size for target market and regional variations
Ensuring fit models and mannequins appropriately represent target figures
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:

Working closely with Design and Merchandising teams to create a strategic plan for fit extensions across all product categories
Working closely with Design to identify new product opportunities and create blocks
Working on the evolution of fit and fit consistency across all product categories

Are you our next Fit & Pattern Specialist?

You have 7+ years’ experience in production patternmaking, grading, and fitting
You have an Undergraduate Degree in apparel design or other relevant field, equivalent industry training/certification or related business experience
You have expert level knowledge of sizing, fitting and body shapes globally
You have a strong knowledge of garment construction and CAD patternmaking
You have intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office
You are fluent in English and have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
You have an extreme attention to detail
You have strong interpersonal skills
You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
You drive breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

About the Company

Arc'teryx Equipment

High-performance outdoor apparel and gear

Arc’teryx designs and sells premium outdoor clothing and gear for activities like mountain running, hiking, and climbing. Its product range includes jackets, pants, footwear, and accessories for men and women, sold through its website, own stores, and selected outdoor retailers. The gear emphasizes technical performance and durable materials to perform in extreme conditions, with seasonal launches such as lighter mountain-running gear. The company differentiates itself through meticulous design, advanced materials, and a direct-to-consumer plus wholesale model, paired with a strong reputation for quality. Its goal is to equip adventure enthusiasts with reliable, high-performance equipment and to foster a sense of community around outdoor activity, as seen in initiatives like Muslim Hikers.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: M&A
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
Founded: 1989

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