Fabric Pattern Maker - CAD exp a MUST

Focus; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BBJ La Tavola is seeking a talented Fabric Pattern Maker in Niles, IL to design and develop unique fabric patterns that reflect our brand and client vision. You will work closely with designers, fabrication teams, and clients to translate concepts into production-ready patterns.

The ideal candidate has CAD/Illustrator skills, experience in garment/drapery construction, and a strong eye for fabric behavior and color matching.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to successfully create new designs and concepts.
• Knowledge of automated cutting equipment desirable.
• Experience with CAD, Adobe Illustrator or similar software a plus.
• Familiar with garment and/or drapery construction sewing.
• Ability to create custom pattern shapes.
• Familiar with fabrics including linings, interfacings, etc.
• Creating digital cutting patterns.
• Proven reverse engineering from concept to prototype.
• Good textile terminology and fabric characteristics knowledge.
• Pattern repeats and plaid/m stripe matching.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative fabric patterns aligning with brand and client vision.
• Collaborate with designers and fabrication teams to realize concepts.
• Troubleshoot fabric issues and optimize production processes.
• Identify defective fabrics and color variations early.
• Maintain records of patterns and size variations.
• Capable of standing and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Assist with other tasks as needed.

Skills

Design concepts

CAD

Adobe Illustrator

Pattern making

Textile knowledge

Garment/drapery construction

Reverse engineering

Color matching

Excel

Communication

Tools

CAD software

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: 6125 W. Howard St. Niles, IL 60714

Pay: $80k-$85k

COMPANY

At BBJ La Tavola, we are invested in helping you develop your career. There are countless ways for our team members to learn and grow, including internal mobility. Our company culture builds connections, careers, and employee opportunities by creating a workplace that values diversity, teamwork, and transparency. BBJ La Tavola helps create unforgettable experiences for our partners every day. Industry leaders since 1983, BBJ La Tavola is the largest specialty linen rental company in the nation. Prominent operating facilities in Napa, CA and Chicago, IL, we have sales teams, event designers, and showrooms in most major cities across the United States. Earning a reputation of prominence, we offer the very best in breadth of product, quality, and service. Ensuring our clients experience unprecedented opportunities in innovation, inspiration, and collaboration. Our unparalleled repertoire of services spans from specialty linen, linen accessories, chargers, spandex, chair décor, and set & strike production. We take great pride in our passion for design and trends, our pursuit of fresh ideas, and our partnerships with those who share our central values of innovation, inspiration, and collaboration. It's our privilege to help celebrate life's momentous occasions. Whether a private dinner for two or a gala for thousands, we value each opportunity to bring beauty and joy to every experience touched by BBJ La Tavola.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a talented and innovative Fabric Pattern Maker to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and developing unique fabric patterns that align with our brand and client vision. Your expertise in cutting table techniques and collaborative spirit will be essential as you work closely with designers, fabrication teams, and other internal and external clients to bring creative concepts to life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating innovative solutions and developing prototypes for real-time event needs
• Engage team members and custom team in brainstorming sessions to gather insights and ideas
• Troubleshoot and solve problems as they arise and improve areas of productivity when possible
• Ability to recognize defective fabric or inconsistency in fabric and distinguish color variations
• Identify unusable fabric or fabric issues that may be production problems prior to cutting
• Maintaining records of fabric patterns and modifications of patterns for additional sizes
• Capable of standing, bending, twisting, turning, and lifting to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a high energy, high production environment that is ever-changing
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Assist with other tasks when necessary

REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated ability to successfully create new designs and concepts
• Knowledge of automated cutting equipment is desirable
• Experience with CAD, Adobe Illustrator or similar software a plus
• Familiar with garment and/or drapery construction sewing
• Ability to create custom pattern shapes
• Demonstrated knowledge of various fabrics, including linings, interfacings, etc. and handling unstable fabrics and specialty fabrics
• Creating digital cutting patterns
• Proven track record of reverse engineering from concept to prototype
• Good understanding of textile terminology and characteristics of woven and knit fabrics.
• Familiar with matching plaids, stripes, and pattern repeats
• Basic computer skills, data entry, Microsoft Excel, and Word
• Good work ethic, communications skills, and problem-solving ability
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to communicate issues clearly to others and problem solve