Innovative Fabric Pattern Designer for Custom Event Textiles

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

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.