Senior Patternmaker Grader

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.

Responsibilities

Maintaining patterns during factory sampling and production stages, ensuring 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 grading production patterns, ensuring 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 communicating with factories to ensure grading aligns with requirements; Establishing and maintaining computer pattern libraries, ensuring factory graded patterns are current in the system; Participating in graded size run checks; Building business relationships with Designers, Product Developers, Patternmakers, Sample Sewers, Technical Specialists and Factory partners; Maintaining regular communication with development teams to ensure consistent methods for patterning, measuring and new technical construction; Working with design and patternmakers to establish standard fit/grade by product category/end use; Contributing to grading library, grading guides and use of standard grades; Troubleshooting problems and ensuring regular maintenance of computer software and equipment; Setting up and maintaining computer grade table libraries for all products; Supporting the training and development of all Patternmakers and Patternmaker Graders; Assisting and coaching Patternmaker Graders daily; Upholding Fair Labor Association's Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the Arc'teryx supply chain; 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

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 communication skills; Excellent attention to detail, including accurate data entry; Proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and seeking the best solutions; Highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity; Effectively balances autonomy and collaboration; Inspires breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement; Passion for getting outside and living it; Eligible to work in Canada

Nice to have

Knowledge of Gerber AccuMark

Benefits

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program; RRSP matching; Eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan; Access to Employee Stock Purchase program where applicable; Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program; Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents; Professional development opportunities; Arc'teryx Academies; Employee Belonging Councils; Employee discounts and Pro Deals