PATTERN MAKER

Colonial Group; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

FSA/HSA available

Dental and Vision

401(k) Plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation

Holidays

AFLAC

Critical Care Insurance

Hospital Insurance

On-site clinic

Free mental health counseling

Job summary

Colonial Group in Newton, NC seeks a seasoned Furniture Product Development Pattern Maker to bridge design and manufacturing. You will develop patterns, patterns for fabric and leather, and digitize for production. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure samples become production-ready.

You will refine patterns for durability and cost-effectiveness and train teams on new styles heading to production. Experience in upholstery and CAD is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous pattern-making experience in furniture manufacturing.
• Proficiency in CAD and freehand measurement.
• Strong knowledge of upholstery techniques and fabrics.
• High accuracy in measuring and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify physical mock-up frames for New Product Development.
• Create accurate cutting patterns for upholstery fabrics and leathers.
• Digitize patterns and generate optimized cut markers to reduce waste.
• Document style numbers, part codes, and spec sheets with materials.
• Evaluate test samples for quality and adjust patterns for production readiness.
• Train sewing, cutting, and upholstery staff on new styles for production.

Skills

Pattern making experience

CAD software

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

CAD software

Job description

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PATTERN MAKER

A Furniture Product Development Pattern Maker bridges the gap between design and manufacturing, transforming conceptual sketches and prototypes into precise, functional, and production-ready templates. They ensure new furniture designs are durable, cost-effective, and optimized for mass manufacturing. This position is based at our Upholstery headquarters in Newton, NC.

Responsibilities:

• Prototype Development: Work closely with designers and product developers to build and modify physical mock-up sample frames for New Product Development.
• Pattern Creation: Develop highly accurate cutting patterns (fabric, leather, or poly) for upholstered furniture, ensuring a perfect fit for various cushion sizes and shapes.
• Digital & Software Operations: Digitize patterns and generate optimized cut markers (using software like Lectra or Morgan) to minimize material waste and improve fabric utilization.
• Documentation: Create and manage style numbers, part codes, and detailed specification (spec) sheets detailing the exact materials needed (springs, webbing, poly).
• Quality Assurance & Troubleshooting: Evaluate test samples for structural integrity and comfort, tweaking and adjusting patterns to make them production-friendly.
• Manufacturing Handoff: Train sewing, cutting, and upholstery associates on how to build and assemble new styles going into production.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Experience: Previous pattern-making experience, ideally in the furniture manufacturing industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in digital pattern-making software (CAD) and freehand measurement.
• Product Knowledge: Strong understanding of wood construction, upholstery techniques, and how different fabrics or leathers stretch and behave.
• Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy in measuring, calculating dimensions, and reading blueprints.
• Collaboration: Strong communication skills to partner with cross-functional teams like Quality Control, and Production

Benefits Include:

• Medical insurance available the first month following 30 days of employment
• FSA and HSA available
• Dental and Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid vacation upon hire
• Holidays
• AFLAC
• Critical Care Insurance
• Hospital Insurance
• On-site clinic
• Free mental health counseling

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