Posted 29 months ago
Fit & Pattern Specialist
@ ARC'TERYX
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
ARC'TERYX is hiring a Fit & Pattern Specialist in North Vancouver to lead its fit and pattern block program and guide product development teams on fit, sizing and grading. The role is full-time and on-location, with permanent and contract options, and requires eligibility to work in Canada.
Pay:
$80,000–$100,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead the fit and pattern block program across product categories
- Maintain existing blocks and develop new blocks for seasonal needs
- Educate and support development teams on fit theory and grading
- Identify and deliver patternmaker training and education programs
- Provide guidance on body shape and size for target markets
Requirements summary:
- 7+ years in production patternmaking, grading and fitting
- Undergraduate degree in apparel design or equivalent training
- Expert knowledge of sizing, fitting and body shapes globally
- Strong garment construction and CAD patternmaking skills
- Fluent English with exceptional verbal and written communication
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2024-06-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Design & creative |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Apparel design |
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ARC'TERYX
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A community of problem-solvers whose spirit of “Leave It Better” and respect for the outdoors infuses everything we do.
Full company description
Arc’teryx is a Canadian company born in the Coast Mountains, where our passion for the outdoors drives us to push the boundaries of performance and durability. We design gear that not only survives extreme conditions but elevates your experience in them. With over 2,400 retail locations worldwide, our impact goes beyond gear—it’s about designing for a better future. What truly sets Arc'teryx apart is the community behind the "Bird." We're more than a team—We're a collective of problem-solvers, makers and explorers, united by a spirit of 'Leave It Better' and a deep respect for the outdoors. From Vancouver to Tokyo, Munich to New York, our teams and culture are bound by this shared purpose. If you're a creative thinker, a skilled maker or a gear expert who thrives on helping others connect with the outdoors, this is where your passion can find its home. Welcome to Arc'teryx, where we design for the wild and for those bold enough to venture into it.
- LinkedIn followers
- 345,063
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,325
- Reported office locations
- 110 - 2220 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1A8, CA
- Business categories
- Consumer Goods
- Sporting Goods
- Retail
- Outdoors
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- ARC'TERYX
- Amer Sports
- Arc'teryx Equipment
- Specialties
- Innovation
- Outdoor Equipment
- Climbing Gear
- Mountaineering
- Backcountry skiing
- Craftsmanship
- Manufacturing
- Research and Development
- Design
- Outerwear
- Retail
- Ecommerce
- Consumer Goods
- and Outdoors
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 100,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Arc’teryx is a Canadian company born in the Coast Mountains, where our passion for the outdoors drives us to push the boundaries of performance and durability. We design gear that not only survives extreme conditions but elevates your experience in them. With over 2,400 retail locations worldwide, our impact goes beyond gear—it’s about designing for a better future. What truly sets Arc'teryx apart is the community…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Apparel & Fashion |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | North Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | InnovationOutdoor EquipmentClimbing GearMountaineeringBackcountry skiingCraftsmanshipManufacturingResearch and DevelopmentDesignOuterwear |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 105 |
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Department: Product Creation Development
Reports to: Manager, Fit & Pattern
Location: North Vancouver, BC
Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As a Fit & Pattern Specialist,, you 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 product.
This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is expected to be performed on-location. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. We currently have permanent and contract opportunities available.
Meet Your Future Team:
We are an innovative team of creatives, comprised of product developers, designers, patternmakers, cutters, and sewers, who collaborate cross-functionally to craft and develop best-in-class ideas and bring technical products to life.
If you were the Fit & Pattern Specialist now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
- 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
Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:
- Working closely with Design and Merchandising teams to create a strategic plan for fit extensions across all product categories
- Working closely with Design to identify new product opportunities and create blocks
- Working on the evolution of fit and fit consistency across all product categories
Are you our next Fit & Pattern Specialist?
- You have 7+ years’ experience in production patternmaking, grading, and fitting
- You have an Undergraduate Degree in apparel design or other relevant field, equivalent industry training/certification or related business experience
- You have expert level knowledge of sizing, fitting and body shapes globally
- You have a strong knowledge of garment construction and CAD patternmaking
- You have intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office
- You are fluent in English and have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
- You have an extreme attention to detail
- You have strong interpersonal skills
- You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
- You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
- You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
- You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
- You drive breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
- Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
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