Pattern Maker

Pattern Maker

Requirements

• You have a relevant post-secondary education and 2 – 6+ years’ experience as a Pattern Maker
• You have knowledge of Gerber Accumark tools or other pattern making program
• You have the ability to work from pattern blocks or from sketches
• You have excellent knowledge of garment constructions and some knowledge of grading
• You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and have knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
• You have excellent interpersonal and English communication skills (written and verbal)

Responsibilities

• Interpreting design intent and creating concepts, prototypes and counter sample patterns, ensuring methods and documentation are consistent with known factory methods and processes
• Partnering with Designers and Product Developers to establish standard fit, sizing and product consistency by product type/category and end use
• Partnering with Designers and Product Developers to establish and document product construction standards and illustrated technical specifications for all product
• Contributing to the block pattern library
• Maintaining computer pattern libraries, ensuring changes and communications are clearly shared to Product Developers, Graders, and Marker Makers
• Reporting on prototype and sample progress, ensuring development and product creation deadlines are met
• Providing estimates of raw material yields to Product Developers during prototype development
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with Designer, Sample Sewers, Product Developers and Factories
• Developing and maintaining accurate sample garments and measurement specifications
• Partnering with Product Operations to help identify areas that need improvement or clarity, and supporting with changes needed during the Product Creation process
• Supporting and contributing to CLO 3D modeling as needed
• Participating in organized training programs
• Supporting on 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

Preferred Qualifications

• You ideally have experience patterning technical outdoor products
• 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 demonstrate initiative, agility, and commitment, while balancing autonomy and collaboration
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity, and thrive in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement