Arc’teryx - Senior Pattern Maker, Tokyo Creation Center - Tokyo

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

• Interpreting design intent, created concepts, prototypes, and final base size patterns, ensuring that methods and documentation are consistent with known factory methods and processes 
• Partnering with the Design team to establish standard fit by product type, category and end use, ensuring product size and fit consistency 
• Contributing to the creation and use of the block pattern library 
• Maintaining computer pattern libraries; ensuring changes are clearly communicated to Product Developers, Graders and Marker Makers 
• Partnering with Designers and Product Developers to establish and document product construction standards and illustrated technical specifications for all product 
• Communicating with Designers, Sample Sewers, Product Developers, and Factory partners, building strong and effective business relationships 
• Maintaining accurate pattern lists and templates in Centric 
• Providing estimates of raw material yields to Product Developers during prototype development 
• Developing and maintaining accurate sample garment measurement specifications 
• Reporting on prototype and sample progress to ensure development and product creation deadlines are met  
• Supporting with the training, development and coaching of all Pattern Makers 
• Troubleshooting problems to ensure regular maintenance of computer software and equipment  
• Partnering with the Product Operations team to help identify areas that need improvement or clarity, and supporting changing needs within the product creation process 
• Travelling overseas to support with direct and co-development prototype review; overviewing fit, construction improvements and measurement control for all styles  
• Participating in organized training programs at various locations; partnering with Production leaders on pattern making essentials 
• Supporting and contributing to CLO 3D modling as required 
• Supporting with other projects as assigned 

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

• Assisting with technical construction issues at maker’s phase stage and concept sample stage 
• Maintaining Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs) 
• Attending refresher classes and building up the curriculum for Patter Maker 2 and Pattern 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 

Are you our next Senior Pattern Maker?

• You have 7+ years’ experience as a Pattern Maker 
• You have an undergraduate degree, or the equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience 
• You have a solid knowledge of Gerber Accumark tools, or the equivalent digital patterning program 
• You have a solid knowledge of Adobe Illustrator 
• You have experience patterning technical outdoor products 
• You have knowledge of grading 
• You have the ability to work from pattern blocks or from sketches 
• You have knowledge of garment construction 
• You have strong organizational and communication skills 
• You have an excellent attention to detail 
• You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 
• You have effective English skills in both verbal and written communications 
• You have strong interpersonal skills 
• 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 
• You have the willingness to travel domestically and internationally 
• 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