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Fit & Pattern Specialist

Arc'teryx· Supply Chain – Product Creation Development
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North Vancouver, BCCA$80k - CA$100kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

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 ARC’TERYX products. Based in North Vancouver, on-site with permanent and contract opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 7+ years’ experience in production patternmaking, grading, and fitting
  • Undergraduate Degree in apparel design or other relevant field, equivalent industry training/certification or related business experience
  • Expert level knowledge of sizing, fitting and body shapes globally
  • Strong knowledge of garment construction and CAD patternmaking
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office
  • Fluent in English with exceptional communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Extreme attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability in ambiguity
  • Autonomy balanced with collaboration
  • Proactive in identifying root causes and developing solutions
  • Commitment to best solutions and continuous improvement
  • Passion for work and outdoor lifestyle

Skills

Required:PatternmakingCAD PatternmakingSizing and Fit KnowledgeCommunication
Nice to have:3D Modeling Software

Benefits

  • Competitive bonus program
  • Benefits offered (unspecified in detail)
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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