Arc’teryx - Senior Sample Maker Tokyo Creation Center - Tokyo

If you were the Senior Sample Maker now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

•  Leveraging your knowledge of pattern layout and sewing sequence to produce quality and on-time development samples and are confident in providing suggestions for improvement
• Assembling garments from different types of textiles, such as knits, wovens, coated and laminated fabrics, etc, with in-depth knowledge of material and seam selection criteria
• Selecting and adjusting sewing machine equipment in order to achieve high quality workmanship, such as foot types and adjustments, needle selection, thread tension, etc.
• Working with Product Developer, Pattern Maker, and Designer to ensure specs, patterns, and construction align with product requirements and construction standards
• Ensuring that bulk production processes are considered in the creation of the samples, and that feedback is provided to optimize manufacturing efficiency and maximize product quality
• Identifying potential construction and quality issues in early phases of the design and development process, and provide solutions to improve
• Collaborating/ consulting with HQ Cut & Sew team in Vancouver and leverage their expertise and improve manufacturing efficiencies in the design process, and support handover of construction techniques of new designs to the factory
• Supporting and coach fellow Sample Makers daily, train new hires as required, encourage effective problem solving, teamwork and collaboration, and proactively share knowledge
• Partnering with Quality, Materials, Design, Development, and other key stakeholders to organize training sessions and workshops for the sample making team to increase knowledge and awareness of new and emerging technologies
• Traveling to the HQ DC in Vancouver for onboarding training which includes knowing the cultural of Arc’teryx, meeting with the cross functional partners and learn how to properly develop and construct the products
• Supporting TCC Product Development Director with special projects as needed
• 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:

• Collaborating with the Quality Assurance (QA) team throughout the sample concept stage to meet all construction standards testing requirements
• Maintaining Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs)
• Attending refresher classes and building up the curriculum for Sample Maker 2 and Sample Maker 1 roles; supporting with new hire and internal team training
• Strongly contributing to garment construction ideas, insights, and techniques through all sample stages through to direct development
• Assisting with technical construction issues at maker’s phase stage and concept sample stage

Are you our next Senior Sample Maker?

• You have 10+ years’ experience sewing samples, including experience in a production environment
• You have a strong attention to detail
• You have strong organizational skills
• You have the ability to work both independently and within a team environment, effectively balancing autonomy and collaboration
• You have exceptional interpersonal skills
• You have strong oral and written English communication skills
• You have reliable time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• You have the ability to troubleshoot problems and ensure regular maintenance of equipment 
• You have a proven mentorship ability
• You thrive in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment
• 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 are driven by continuous improvement
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
• You are comfortable in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural working environment, and understand the nuances of cross-cultural communication.
• While bilingual fluency is not critical, you are comfortable communicating in English and/or Japanese