Job description
The Senior Pattern Maker will be responsible to create high quality patterns within company set levels of productivity and guidelines. Responsible for proper fit of garment through balance of pattern, pattern card, and construction sewing details and cutting information. Functions will include but not be limited to the development pattern related guidelines and standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Interprets information specified through design sketch, design specification sheet or dup fitting notes to produce corresponding pattern.
• Interprets design sketch utilizing draping skills.
• Uses production fit note set up, to create production pattern.
• Utilize foundations for pattern set up, and guidelines.
• Gives direction through proper paperwork to the plotter room to ensure plot requests are submitted and processed with correct follow-up.
• Takes ownership of assigned styles through resolving all issues from development stage through final production stage.
• Manages workload based on department demands without daily supervision.
• Takes on styles with complicated pattern requirements.
• Meets or exceeds deadlines with a high level of productivity.
• Completes assigned patterns for styles that have aggressive due dates, adapting workload, time management and efficiency to ensure the department meets required deadlines
• Participates in fittings of own garments to receive feedback relating to pattern work, construction, and fit of the garments as needed
• Completes re-assigned patterns for same or lower level styles
• Offers suggestions to improve department efficiency and quality of garment developed
• Interprets problem styles and find solutions.
• Develops area of specialty based on departmental needs and personal strength
• Follows-up on all request from Design, Production, and Product Development on styles produced utilizing company tools, i.e. email and other forms of communication.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance
• Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations
• Adheres to local, state and federal laws
• Additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor related to your position/department
• Ability to be flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
• Interacts with the Technical Design, Sample Manufacturing and Design Knitting departments along with the Designers and Production Management
COMPETENCIES:
• Innovation
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Decision Making
• Embraces Change
• Organization
• Thoroughness
• Results Orientated
• Solutions Orientated
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Time Management
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or general education degree preferred; college or fashion school degree in Fashion Merchandising or Pattern Making preferred
• 10-15 years pattern making experience required.
• Computer CAD system experience required, certification preferred
