Apparel Sample Maker: Prototyping & Fit

Staffmark Group; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Optional 401(k) Plan

Job summary

Staffmark Group is hiring a Sample Maker in Chatsworth, CA. This role focuses on creating first samples, prototypes, and fit samples from patterns and tech specs, with attention to quality and construction details.

You will interpret patterns and garment construction instructions, collaborating with designers to improve fit. Experience in loungewear or similar apparel is preferred, and production sewing alone is not sufficient.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Sample Maker experience in apparel
• Experience creating garment samples, prototypes, and fit samples
• Background in loungewear, sleepwear, or similar apparel preferred
• Production sewing experience alone is not sufficient

Responsibilities

• Create first samples, prototypes, and fit samples from patterns and technical specifications
• Sew and assemble garments with attention to quality and detail
• Interpret patterns, tech packs, and garment construction instructions
• Partner with designers and product development teams to improve fit and construction
• Identify construction challenges and recommend solutions
• Ensure all samples meet quality, fit, and appearance standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Operate industrial sewing equipment including Single Needle, Overlock (Serger), Cover Stitch, and Zig-Zag machines

Skills

Garment samples

Prototype development

Fit samples

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Serging and cover stitch

Job description

Staffmark Group is hiring a Sample Maker in Chatsworth, CA. This role focuses on creating first samples, prototypes, and fit samples from patterns and tech specs, with attention to quality and construction details.

You will interpret patterns and garment construction instructions, collaborating with designers to improve fit. Experience in loungewear or similar apparel is preferred, and production sewing alone is not sufficient.