Bra & Intimate Apparel Pattern Expert (Lectra)

AppleOne Employment Services; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks an experienced Pattern Maker for intimate apparel in Chatsworth, CA. This direct-hire, in-office role supports the product development team to create accurate, production-ready bra patterns.

The ideal candidate has bra patternmaking experience, strong fit knowledge, and proficiency with Lectra software to translate sketches into first patterns and production CADs, contributing across design, development and production.

Qualifications

• Experience creating production-ready patterns for intimate apparel.
• Proficiency with Lectra patternmaking software.
• Ability to interpret designer sketches and translate them into first patterns.

Responsibilities

• Create women’s apparel production patterns using Lectra software, including bras, underwear, dresses, tops, pants, intimate apparel, kids’ garments, and women’s garments.
• Interpret designer sketches through draping and computer patternmaking methods to develop accurate first patterns and production‑ready patterns.
• Develop sewing specifications, garment measurement specifications, grade rules, pattern CADs, and construction callouts for factory use.
• Create and update technical packages in Excel, including specs, grading details, pattern information, and production instructions.
• Inspect graded nests and review size ranges to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with standard sizing requirements.
• Evaluate fit, measure garments, and make pattern corrections from first pattern through production.

Skills

Pattern making

Bra patternmaking

Garment fit

Tools

Lectra software

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services seeks an experienced Pattern Maker for intimate apparel in Chatsworth, CA. This direct-hire, in-office role supports the product development team to create accurate, production-ready bra patterns.

The ideal candidate has bra patternmaking experience, strong fit knowledge, and proficiency with Lectra software to translate sketches into first patterns and production CADs, contributing across design, development and production.