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Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:As a Senior Patternmaker Grader,

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The Pattern Grading Team transitions patterns from development to production and produces accurate graded production patterns. Through collaboration and partnership with our internal product development teams and our external factory partners, the team is responsible for ensuring our final sized products maintain integrity of design, function and production accuracy developed on the base size.

Maintaining patterns during factory sampling and production stages, ensuring that 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 grade production patterns, ensuring that all 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 communicate with factories to ensure grading aligns with requirements

Establishing and maintain computer pattern libraries, ensuring factory graded patterns are current in our system

Participating in graded size run checks to ensure grading maintains integrity of design, function and production accuracy developed on the base size

Building business relationships with Designers, Product Developers, Patternmakers, Sample Sewers, Technical Specialist and Factory partners

Maintaining regular communication with development teams to ensure consistent methods for patterning, measuring and new technical construction are observed

Working with design and patternmakers to establish standard fit/grade by product category/end use and ensure product size/fit consistency

Contributing to grading library, grading guides and use of standard grades

Troubleshooting problems and ensure regular maintenance of computer software and equipment

Setting up and maintaining computer grade table libraries for all product

Supporting with the training and development of all Patternmakers and Patternmaker Graders

Assisting and coaching Patternmaker Graders daily, encouraging effective problem solving

Upholding Fair Labour 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

You have 7+ years’ production grading and patternmaking experience, preferably within the outdoor industry

You have a strong knowledge of garment construction, with a grading specialty

You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

You have strong written and spoken communications skills

You have an excellent attention to detail, including accurate data entry

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

remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity

effectively balance autonomy and collaboration; inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement

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 remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity

You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration

You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement

Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Assets

You have a knowledge of Gerber AccuMark

The salary range for this role is: CAD$94,000 - CAD$124,000

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).
*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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