Arc'teryx

Department: Product Creation Development

Reports to: Manager, In-Line Sample Sewing

Location: North Vancouver, BC

Your opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As a Sample Maker 1, you contribute to the success of the seasonal development process by providing quality, on-time concepts, prototypes, and samples that meet Arc'teryx test and performance criteria.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is expected to be performed on-location. This is a temporary role for a duration of 6 months, with the opportunity for extension.

Meet your future team:

The sample making team supports the business in creating and evolving asked concepts, prototypes, and samples to product creation and development teams. This team builds strong relationships with cross-functional partners to realize ideas into commercialized successes.

If you were in the Sample Maker 1 role now, here are some of the core activities you would be responsible for:

• • Producing quality and on-time development samples
  • Continuously leveraging your knowledge of pattern layout and sewing sequence
  • Assembling garments from different types of textiles, such as knits, woven, coated and laminated fabrics, etc
  • Fulfilling requests for adjustments and alterations such as such as foot types and adjustments, needle selection, thread tension, etc
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with product developers, pattern makers, and designers to ensure specs, patterns, and construction align with product requirements
  • Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing, throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain

Are you our next Sample Maker 1?

• • You have 3+ years’ experience sewing samples, and experience in a production environment
  • You have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • You have experience with single needle, serger and cover stitch machines
  • You have strong interpersonal skills
  • You have a basic command of English and effective oral and written communications skills
  • You have reliable time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
  • You thrive in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment
  • You demonstrate initiative, agility, and commitment, while balancing autonomy and collaboration
  • 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
  • Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

$44,000 - $61,000 a year

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is CAD$44,000 - CAD$61,000 at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates with demonstrated expertise that is above job requirements or who bring exceptional directly transferable experience.

Please note that the range details above reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program and benefits that we offer.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

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.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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