Fit Coordinator

Department: ProductCreation Development Reports to: Manager, Fit & PatternLocation: North Vancouver, BC Your opportunity at Arc’teryx: As a Fit Coordinator, you support the fit and pattern team in their efforts to maintain a consistent level of quality, fit, and performance in product.This role is based out of our North Vancouver office. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Meet your future team:We are an innovative team of creatives, comprised of product developers, designers, pattern makers, cutters, and sewers, who collaborate cross-functionally to craft and develop best-in-class ideas and bring technical products to life.

If you were in the Fit Coordinator role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Supporting the Fit and Pattern Block program, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure fit and layering theory is in alignment with guest and brand needs
• Collaborating with Design and Development teams to maintain the existing blocks and develop new blocks for seasonal and trend requirements
• Collaborating with sewing team to maintain the block sample library up to date
• Organizing and tracking the block sample library
• Supporting and contributing to CLO3D block library
• Supporting Fit specialists throughout the development season, from concepting through to fit approved stage
• Supporting the communications between Merchandising, Compliance and Brand Marketing teams to ensure clear guest messaging on fit, sizing specs and layering approach is universally translated
• Supporting Design and Development teams to problem solve and evaluate consistency of fit in products, providing guidance and support for spec accuracy
• Supporting Fit specialists on creating fit documentations for educational purposes
• Ensuring fit models and mannequins appropriately represent target figures
• Supporting on other projects as assigned
• 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:

• Working closely with Design and Merchandising teams to support a strategic plan for fit extensions across all product categories
• Working closely with Design to identify new product opportunities and create blocks
• Working on the evolution of fit and fit consistency across all product categories
• Providing feedback and input into improving fit and development processes.

Are you our next Fit Coordinator?

• You have 2+ years’ experience in production pattern making, grading, and fitting
• You have an Undergraduate Degree in apparel design or other relevant field, equivalent industry training/certification or related business experience
• You have knowledge of sizing, fitting and body shapes globally
• You have knowledge of garment construction and CAD pattern making
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe illustrator
• You are fluent in English and have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• You have excellent attention to detail
• You have strong interpersonal skills
• You remain flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• You drive breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

$70,000 - $88,000 a yearA reasonable estimate of the pay range is CAD $70,000 - CAD $88,000 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.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 OpportunityArc’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.Leave it BetterWe believe that the mountains transform us, that how we adventure matters, and that there’s always a better way. Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world. Live it. Get out there - the mountains make us better Disruptive evolution. In pursuit of better. Always. Commit. We set bold objectives and see them through.