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Manager, Pattern Maker

Arc'teryx· Supply Chain – Product Creation Development
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Hybrid (North Vancouver, BC)CA$108k - CA$136.7kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Leadership role overseeing the pattern team to ensure quality, fit, and performance aligned with Arc’teryx standards; collaborates with development, design, and factory partners to deliver on-time, in-full product creation.

Responsibilities

  • Providing leadership to pattern makers and leads, coaching a high performing team, and managing day-to-day team operations
  • Ensuring the pattern team interprets design intent, creates prototype, sample and graded production patterns consistent with factory methods
  • Managing workload to meet development and production deadlines
  • Maintaining regular communication with sample line and design team on methods for new technical construction
  • Working with design to identify Maker Phase needs for concepting and block development
  • Establishing standard fit by product category/end use and ensuring size/fit consistency; maintaining block pattern library usage
  • Establishing and maintaining computer pattern libraries with change consistency
  • Developing and supporting pattern makers in SOPs and documentation for efficient processes within the I2C calendar
  • Partnering with Proof of Concept and Commercialization teams for smooth I2C transitions and on-time delivery
  • Collaborating with Designers and Product Developers to document product construction standards and illustrated technical specs
  • Building relationships with Designers, Cut and Sew, Product Developers, and Factory partners
  • Ensuring accurate finished garment measurement specifications for each season
  • Troubleshooting problems and maintaining computer software and equipment
  • Identifying needs and establishing best practice processes understood by all team members
  • Supporting Leadership to adapt to changing business needs and design integrity
  • Future projects include high visibility initiatives, calendar project management, and leadership development of the team

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in patternmaking and production
  • 3+ years in a leadership role
  • Ability to work from pattern blocks or sketches
  • Knowledge of garment construction and grading specialty
  • Experience using Gerber PDS & AccuMark
  • Experience leading a team
  • Strong verbal and written communication Skills
  • Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage stakeholders
  • Demonstrated management skills and proactive root-cause problem solving
  • Flexibility and adaptability in ambiguous situations
  • Balance of autonomy and collaboration
  • Ability to inspire innovation and continuous improvement
  • Commitment to doing what is right and a passion for outdoor life

Skills

Required:Pattern makingGarment constructionGerber PDS & AccuMarkLeadershipCommunication

Benefits

  • Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, vision, mental health support, fertility benefits, 24/7 EAP
  • Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching, eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Program (where applicable)
  • Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, No Wasted Day program
  • Family support - Parental leave top-up and nesting period for new parents
  • Growth, community & gear - Professional development, Arc'teryx Academies, Employee Belonging Councils, gear discounts and Pro Deals
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Arc'teryx

Outdoor Clothing, Technical Outerwear, & Accessories | Arc'teryx United States

Arc'teryx is a high performance outdoor equipment company known for leading innovations in climbing, skiing and alpine technologies

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