Associate Patternmaker – Hybrid Apparel & 3D CAD

Weissman-P; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental/adoption leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career development resources

Job summary

Weissman is seeking an Associate Patternmaker in St. Louis to join our hybrid team. You will craft initial patterns, grade to multiple sizes, and collaborate with Technical Design and Design teams to ensure optimal fit and fabric yield.

You will gain hands-on experience with advanced grading across size ranges and use 3D visualization tools to preview styles for internal reviews. This role emphasizes precision, cross-functional collaboration, and garment construction excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, or a closely related field.
• 1 to 3 years of patternmaking or broader Apparel Industry experience.
• Experience with Lectra Modaris and CLO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create initial patterns in requested base or photo sample sizes, optimizing silhouette for best fit and fabric yield.
• Apply initial grading to patterns to ensure samples fit standard requirements.
• Participate in development fit sessions with Technical Design and Design teams.
• Perform real-time minor pattern adjustments to illustrate design revisions.
• Train to independently apply grading across multiple size ranges.

Skills

Patternmaking

Draping

Pattern development

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or related

Tools

Lectra Modaris

CLO 3D

Job description

Weissman is seeking an Associate Patternmaker in St. Louis to join our hybrid team. You will craft initial patterns, grade to multiple sizes, and collaborate with Technical Design and Design teams to ensure optimal fit and fabric yield.

You will gain hands-on experience with advanced grading across size ranges and use 3D visualization tools to preview styles for internal reviews. This role emphasizes precision, cross-functional collaboration, and garment construction excellence.