Product Pattern Maker

Thule Sweden AB; Gnosjö kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Thule Sweden AB in Sweden is seeking a Product Pattern Maker to lead the development of soft goods sewing patterns for new and existing products. You will create cutting patterns with an eye for cost, performance and compliance, and document sewing instructions, samples, and item specs as part of the technical specification package.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, define costing models, oversee Design FMEA for the soft goods area, and lead design reviews and fittings to

Qualifications

• Education in pattern design with sewing knowledge and familiarity with outdoor products.
• Proficiency with CAD pattern software and PLM systems.
• Fluent English with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop sewing patterns for soft goods in new development and maintenance projects.
• Create cutting patterns with cost, performance, function and compliance in mind.
• Document sewing instructions, patterns, samples and item specs.
• Define costing models and own the soft goods portion of Design FMEA.
• Lead design reviews and fitting meetings with internal teams and suppliers.
• Order, evaluate prototypes, and provide feedback to Sewing Technicians; manage handover to external suppliers.
• Assist in test plans, test requirements and specify trims, buckles, zippers and labels.

Skills

Pattern design

CAD software

PLM systems

Sewing knowledge

Communication

English fluency

Education

Pattern design education

Tools

Gerber

Lectra

Job description

Bring your life

Do you have a passion for turning creative ideas into precise, functional sewing patterns? Do you thrive in a hands‑on, highly digital role where your technical expertise directly shapes the quality of the products we build? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What you'll do at Thule

As Product Pattern Maker, you will be responsible for the development of soft goods/textile sewing patterns in both new development and maintenance projects, creating cutting patterns with the best possible design considering cost, performance, function, and compliance.

Your role includes developing and documenting sewing instructions, patterns, samples, and item specs as part of the technical specification package. You'll contribute to defining costing models and take ownership of the soft goods part of Design FMEA, leading design reviews and fitting meetings, both internally and externally with suppliers.

You’ll order and evaluate prototypes from Sewing Technicians and provide them with instructions and feedback. Additionally, you will manage the handover from internal development to external suppliers, evaluate their sewing prototypes and provide comments and corrections throughout the process.

As a team member with experience in sewing and textiles, you will assist in the development of test plans, test requirements and corrections to products to ensure they are sustainable and easy to build. Cooperating with the fabric and trim developer, you will help to select and specify appropriate trims, buckles, zippers and labels.

What you bring

To be successful in this role, we believe you have an education in pattern design and some years of relevant work experience. You bring relevant sewing knowledge and familiarity with outdoor products. You're also comfortable working with CAD pattern software such as Gerber or Lectra, and have experience navigating a PLM system.

You are a structured person with strong problem‑solving ability, and you enjoy working in a highly digital, hands‑on role. You're a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills, and you're fluent in English.

Why you should join Thule

At Thule, we believe in strong teamwork both within your own team and across functions. We strive to be an open and curious organization, sharing knowledge and inspiring one another. You will be part of a company where people are passionate about our products and the active lifestyle they support.

We share common values, and we like to have fun. All employees contribute to maintaining this spirit and making Thule a great place to work.