Pattern Maker Job Description
Pattern maker
provides effective and cost-efficient pattern solutions and an understanding of apparel construction, material construction and properties related to fit.
Pattern Maker Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Work from drawings, sketches, samples, and layouts, using micrometers, calipers, gauges, scales, and other instruments that relate to pattern making
Develop basic and model patterns, drive the pattern creation of fully graded technically innovative basic and fit critical model patterns in cooperation with X-functional partners based on market requirements
Leads and independently drives the pattern creation of fully graded technically innovative basic and fit critical model patterns in cooperation with cross-functional partners based on market requirements
Supports Manager Pattern Apparel/Team Leader on working out training plans and manuals for the global pattern teams for x-functional teams
The creation and alteration of original sample patterns, the conversion of these sample patterns for production through fittings
Construct, revise, and repair patterns, core boxes, and models, repair damaged or worn metal patterns, cast plastic, and urethane as required
Makes prototype patterns for fit, appearance, sew ability and packaging
When line is finalized, assign pattern numbers to manufacturing specs, attend spec writing meetings for each season, and finalize construction details with manufacturing personnel
Grade full sets of patterns from sample size pattern
Analyze test data and make computations as necessary to determine test results
Pattern Maker Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Pattern Maker
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the pattern maker job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Collage and University Degree in Associates, Technical, Education, Design, Fashion Design, Drawing, Fashion, Engineering, Textiles, Technology
Skills for Pattern Maker
Desired skills for pattern maker include:
Material construction and properties related to fit
V-Stitcher
Similar 3D programs
CAD system
CAD system Lectra
Pattern making
Apparel industry
Draping
Fabric applications
Garment construction
Desired experience for pattern maker includes:
High proficiency in patternmaking
Good knowledge of Modaris Lectra
Good experience in fabrics and design is required
Experience in men’s fashion / luxury industry
Expert knowledge in assembling a detailed technical package to communicate proper instruction to agents/factories for initial or in process style development
Solid experience of a minimum of 3 years conducting live fittings and determining the necessary pattern changes to create the desired look and fit
Pattern Maker Examples
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Pattern Maker Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of pattern maker. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for pattern maker
- Collect or select samples for testing or for use as models
- Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products or materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards
- Grade, classify, and sort products according to sizes, weights, colors, or other specifications
- Make minor adjustments to equipment, such as turning setscrews to calibrate instruments to required tolerances
- Stack and arrange tested products for further processing, shipping, or packaging and transport products to other work stations as necessary
- Using tools and materials of the pattern trade, measure, cut, solder, braze, form, fit, and assemble parts required by nature of repairs
- Replace interchangeable new parts on all types of patterns and core boxes
- Shape repair materials to match contour and size of patterns, core boxes and driers
- Change pattern rigging for various molding work centers and core box mountings for various core machines
- Layout patterns to conform with approved draft and shrink allowances
Qualifications for pattern maker
- Google Docs a plus
- Highly organized and experienced in all phases of garment development/ technical design
- At least a 10years experience in men’s fashion / luxury industry
- Maintain fit library for fit blocks pattern files, shrinkage properties by fabris/wash
- A 1-2 year certificate or degree from a vocational or technical training school is usually required
- Please submit resume, compensation history and employment requirements
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of pattern maker. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for pattern maker
- Working with the design team to create garment technical packs, experience in taking garments through the fit process, ensuring the highest quality standards are achieved in production
- Dealing with fabrications, with experience in assessing test results
- Communicating with far east production either as a retailer or supplier
- Interpreting trends in returns reports and customer feedback to implement action plans
- Managing the critical path, production issues and knowledge of the AQL process
- Create patterns based on the Design Team’s sketches
- Manage the manufacturing of patterns used for prototypes using CAD programs
- Participate in fittings, providing technical support and advice on product development and handling any modifications required
- Build and maintain a close relationship with the Design, Product Development and Atelier teams to ensure a timely product delivery
- Keep the pattern archives updated
Qualifications for pattern maker
- Salary will be based on experience and qualifications for the successful candidate
- Must have sufficient knowledge of shop math to make calculations for shrinkage and draft allowance to maintain dimensions, contours, profiles
- Walks, cleans, and completed paperwork
- Previous experience may be required
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance is required
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models is required
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of pattern maker. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for pattern maker
- Continually research new ideas to improve quality and efficiency
- Produce patterns based on the sampling patterns
- Remove pattern defects and put the patterns into production
- Carry out all necessary pattern modifications deriving from fittings
- Carefully analyze consumption needs
- Update and maintain datasheets containing all information regarding clothing production
- Oversee and keep pattern archives updated
- Interpret designs to be able to make patterns
- Participate in garment fittings
- Make fitting comments in pp samples, fitting samples
Qualifications for pattern maker
- The use of safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield, safety shoes, gloves, and hearing protection is required
- The use of a respirator, including tight-fitting-seal types, may be required
- Light to medium effort equal to frequent lifting or moving lightweight materials required
- Regularly required to kneel or crouch, sit or stand, bend at the waist and reach knee to head height and overhead reaching
- Frequent exertions of muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time required
- Quickly move hands, hand and arm coordination, or two hands to grasp, or manipulate objects May be required to work on ladders or at elevated heights
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Our growing company is looking for a pattern maker. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for pattern maker
- Ensure product's quality at pattern and fitting levels
- Constructs pattern equipment for a wide variety of castings and special pattern equipment as needed for fire, transit, water, power, and other departments providing city services
- Constructs, repairs and alters wood and metal patterns and core boxes
- Inspects and provides quality control over castings delivered by vendors
- Constructs and repairs fire department ladders according to specifications
- Maintains pattern tools and pattern shop machinery and equipment, including specifications for the procurement of new machinery
- Transports pattern parts, materials and related equipment using city vehicle
- Calculates shrinkage of metal and alloys
- Designs, lays out and constructs simple or intricate patterns from blueprints, sketches or models
- Repairs broken or damaged pattern equipment and corrects same to compensate for defects in castings
Qualifications for pattern maker
- Patternmaking experience required
- Minimum of one to three years programming utilizing software (such as SolidWorks) for CNC machining
- Minimum of one to three years generating cutting tool path from Solidworks file using MasterCam mill programming software
- Minimum one to three years experience in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum two years of experience in machining, in a pattern shop, or tool room environment
- Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a pattern maker. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for pattern maker
- Performing all pattern corrections necessary as a result of fittings and/or requested changes
- Developing and maintaining a pattern library
- Maintaining a consistent system of filing all patterns, maintaining a clean and accurate "cutter's must"
- Developing fit standards to ensure consistency of fit for each product category
- Supervising the sample maker's execution of first samples to ensure they are constructed correctly and timely
- Checking measurements and quality of pre-production samples submitted for approval by factories
- Collaborating with product development staff and management staff as necessary to solve any production issues that may arise at the factories with developed patterns
- Creating TechPacs
- Continually researching new ideas and technologies that could be used to improve the company's ability to develop and produce products
- Digitizing patterns and grading
Qualifications for pattern maker
- A three months contract including the possibility of extension if both parties agree
- A salary of 19 000 SEK/month before taxes
- Expert knowledge of Gerber, Browzwear and Adobe Illustrator
- Ability to suggest respond to changes due to mechanical design and function criteria
- Knowledge in CAD Lectra system
- Fluent in Italian, English as a plus