Product - Head Pattern Maker, Denim

Aritzia • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of Aritzia’s Denim Department, the Head Pattern Maker supports the maturity and expansion of the company’s denim business. The role develops and refines initial patterns for denim samples through hands-on patternmaking and sample construction, and partners with Technical Development to deliver precise Technical Packages that support production.

The position establishes and maintains denim fit standards, including fit classifications, on-body standards, tolerances, garment measurements, and libraries of patterns, reference styles, and fit blocks. It also develops construction standards, technical trim standards, and material suitability practices in partnership with Creative Design and Product Development, while upholding Aritzia’s fit and construction standards across the denim collection.

The role partners with Fabric, the Atelier team, Product Development, and the atelier sample sewing team to create and refine prototype, non-seasonal, and in-house samples. It cuts and sews physical patterns and makes alterations as needed, and executes special projects in partnership with boutique services and Visual Display. Additional duties and responsibilities may be amended as required.

Responsibilities

• Define and apply standardized denim fit classifications aligned with brand standards and Aritzia customer expectations.
• Define and apply denim on-body standards to achieve optimal fit and comfort.
• Define and apply acceptable sample-development tolerances to support bulk garment accuracy.
• Ensure samples have consistent, precise garment measurements within defined standards and tolerances.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive pattern library representative of Aritzia’s denim collection.
• Build and maintain a reference style library of denim design and fit benchmarks.
• Build and maintain a fit block library of denim base patterns.
• Develop and apply technical trim standards for consistent, appropriate trim application across the assortment.
• Partner with Creative Design and Product Development to ensure fabrics are suitable for proposed styles and construction techniques.
• Define and uphold fit and construction standards across the denim collection.
• Partner with Fabric and the Atelier team to create and refine prototype samples.
• Partner with Product Development and the atelier sample sewing team to create and refine samples for core, non-seasonal denim styles.
• Develop in-house samples by cutting and sewing physical patterns and making necessary alterations.
• Execute special projects in partnership with the boutique services team and Visual Display.

Benefits

• Product discount and exclusive private shopping events.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid Baby Leave.
• Access to A-OK Commissary & Cafe, with curated, subsidized dining.
• Access to an in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, classes, and optional personal training.
• 24/7 virtual wellness resources supporting physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing.
• Dog-friendly offices.
• Amenities including a private parent’s room, shower facilities, and bike rooms.
• Additional perks including dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promotions, and on-site medical care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed