Department: Product Creation Development Reports to: Director, Product Development Execution As the Manager, Pattern Maker you provide leadership to the pattern team and support to the development team in their efforts to develop a consistent level of quality, fit and performance, promoting the Arc’Teryx brand as one that exceeds customer expectations. The work we do behind the scenes supports designers and product developers to accomplish go‑to‑market deliverables. You will be part of a focused team—pattern makers, product developers, designers, and a cut‑and‑sew team that works on creating innovative product.

Providing leadership to pattern makers and leads, while building, coaching a high performing team of technical Pattern Makers, and owning the day‑to‑day leadership of the team Ensuring the pattern team interprets design intent, creates prototype, sample and graded production patterns, ensuring that methods and documentation are consistent with known factory methods and processes Managing workload within the pattern‑making team to ensure development and production deadlines are met Maintaining regular communication with sample line and design team to ensure consistent methods for new technical construction are well communicated Establishing and maintaining computer pattern libraries,



ensuring change consistency amongst all pattern makers Developing and supporting pattern makers in building SOPs / clear documentation and process to ensure smooth and an effective process within the I2C calendar Collaborating with Designers and Product Developers to establish and document product construction standards and illustrated technical specifications for all product Building business relationships with Designers, Cut and Sew, Product Developers, and Factory partners Troubleshooting problems and ensuring regular maintenance of computer software and equipment Identifying the need and building best practice processes and procedures are in place and understood by all team members Future Projects Working on high visibility projects supporting strategic needs for the future Project management of custom calendar projects Building the team’s leadership capabilities and supporting the ongoing development of our talent You have 10+ years in pattern making and production, with 3+ years in a leadership capacity You have demonstrated management skills You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement 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.

📌 Manager, Pattern Maker (Vancouver)
🏢 Arc'teryx Equipment
📍 Vancouver