As a Senior Patternmaker Grader, you will support with the transition of patterns from development to production and contribute to the output of accurately graded production patterns. You will have the opportunity to work on multiple product calendars and categories in a fast-paced environment, and your cross‑functional partnership with our Product Creation Development teams and factory partners will ensure our sized products maintain design integrity. As senior member of the Pattern Grading team, you lead by example and provide overall support and mentoring to the rest of the Patternmaker Graders.This role is based out of our North Vancouver office.

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.If you were a Senior Patternmaker Grader now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing: Maintaining patterns during factory sampling and production stages, ensuring that methods and documentation are consistent with known factory methods and processesEnsuring accurate finished garment measurement specifications are developed and maintained each seasonEnsuring grading formulas on all finished garment measurement specifications and templates are accurate and reproducible in garment formAssisting with grade production patterns, ensuring that all grading of like products and documentation are consistent and completed following development and production schedulesSupporting graded die sizes are minimized whilst maintaining design integrity and production practicalityPreparing offshore grading packages and communicate with factories to ensure grading aligns with requirementsEstablishing and maintain computer pattern libraries,



ensuring factory graded patterns are current in our systemParticipating in graded size run checks to ensure grading maintains integrity of design, function and production accuracy developed on the base sizeBuilding business relationships with Designers, Product Developers, Patternmakers, Sample Sewers, Technical Specialist and Factory partnersMaintaining regular communication with development teams to ensure consistent methods for patterning, measuring and new technical construction are observedWorking with design and patternmakers to establish standard fit/grade by product category/end use and ensure product size/fit consistencyContributing to grading library, grading guides and use of standard gradesTroubleshooting problems and ensure regular maintenance of computer software and equipmentSetting up and maintaining computer grade table libraries for all productSupporting with the training and development of all Patternmakers and Patternmaker GradersAssisting and coaching Patternmaker Graders daily, encouraging effective problem solvingUpholding 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 reviewingProviding on site grading training to factory partnersSupporting TCC and ALO office on pattern grading and pre‑production approvalAdditional experience, education and/or skills: You have 7+ years’ production grading and patternmaking experience, preferably within the outdoor industryYou have a strong knowledge of garment construction,



with a grading specialtyYou are proficient in the use of Microsoft OfficeYou have solid written and spoken communications skillsYou have an excellent attention to detail, including accurate data entryYou 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 rightremain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguityeffectively balance autonomy and collaboration; inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvementYou 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 rightYou remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguityYou effectively balance autonomy and collaborationYou inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvementYour passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living itAssets The salary range for this role is: CAD$94,000 - CAD$124,000Total Rewards We're committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).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).*Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better.

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📌 Senior Patternmaker Grader (Winnipeg)
🏢 Arc'teryx Equipment
📍 Winnipeg