Pattern Maker/Product Development Specialist

Commercial Sewing, Inc.; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical/Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Summer Shutdown

Christmas Break

End-of-Year Bonuses

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Commercial Sewing, Inc. in Torrington, CT is seeking a creative Pattern Maker to develop production-ready patterns for marine and powersports cover systems from concept to final product.

You will translate concepts into accurate patterns, build prototypes, test fit, and collaborate with engineering, product development, sewing, cutting, and production teams to improve manufacturability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience creating patterns for sewn products, apparel, upholstery, marine products, or similar applications.
• Strong understanding of textile materials, fabric behavior, fit, and construction methods.
• Excellent problem-solving and spatial visualization skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a product development environment.
• CAD and digital patternmaking experience is a plus.
• Experience with marine, automotive, upholstery, performance, or industrial fabrics is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop production-ready patterns for marine and powersports cover systems.
• Translate product concepts into accurate, manufacturable patterns.
• Build and evaluate prototypes for fit, function, performance, and appearance.
• Analyze complex three-dimensional shapes and develop precision-fit solutions.
• Work with a variety of technical fabrics, materials, and components.
• Collaborate with engineering, product development, sewing, cutting, and production teams.
• Conduct fit evaluations and implement pattern adjustments as needed.
• Support new product development projects and model-year updates.
• Improve product performance, manufacturability, and overall customer experience.
• Maintain and revise pattern libraries and technical documentation.

Skills

Pattern making

Textile knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

CAD

Digital patternmaking

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Commercial Sewing, Inc. - Torrington, CT 06790

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00

Pattern Maker / Product Development Specialist

Bring Your Textile and Patternmaking Skills to Life

Are you passionate about pattern development, product design, and transforming complex shapes into functional, high-quality products?

Commercial Sewing is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Pattern Maker to help develop innovative marine and powersports cover systems used by leading manufacturers across North America.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with a background in Textile Design, Textile Engineering, Fashion Design, Technical Design, Product Development, or Patternmaking who wants to apply their skills in a hands‑on product development environment.

From concept through production, you'll create patterns, develop prototypes, solve fit challenges, and collaborate with a team dedicated to designing products that protect some of the most recognized boats and powersports vehicles on the market.

If you love working with textiles, understanding how materials behave, and creating products that combine form and function, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Create and develop production-ready patterns for marine and powersports cover systems.
• Translate product concepts into accurate, manufacturable patterns.
• Build and evaluate prototypes for fit, function, performance, and appearance.
• Analyze complex three-dimensional shapes and develop precision-fit solutions.
• Work with a variety of technical fabrics, materials, and components.
• Collaborate with engineering, product development, sewing, cutting, and production teams.
• Conduct fit evaluations and implement pattern adjustments as needed.
• Support new product development projects and model-year updates.
• Improve product performance, manufacturability, and overall customer experience.
• Maintain and revise pattern libraries and technical documentation.

What We're Looking For

Preferred Backgrounds

• Textile Design
• Textile Engineering
• Fashion Design
• Technical Design
• Product Development
• Patternmaking
• Apparel Manufacturing
• Industrial Design
• Upholstery Design

Qualifications

• Experience creating patterns for sewn products, apparel, upholstery, marine products, or similar applications.
• Strong understanding of textile materials, fabric behavior, fit, and construction methods.
• Excellent problem-solving and spatial visualization skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a product development environment.
• CAD and digital patternmaking experience is a plus.
• Experience with marine, automotive, upholstery, performance, or industrial fabrics is highly desirable.

Why You'll Love This Role

Unlike many design positions, you'll see your work move from concept to finished product.

• Design products used by leading OEM manufacturers across North America.
• Work with innovative textile materials and technical fabrics.
• Solve unique pattern and fit challenges every day.
• Develop products that combine aesthetics, engineering, and functionality.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in design, manufacturing, and product development.
• Make a direct impact on product quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Why Commercial Sewing?

At Commercial Sewing, we believe great products start with talented people. We offer a collaborative, team‑focused culture where creativity, innovation, and continuous learning are valued.

Many of our employees have built long‑term careers here, staying with the company for 20, 30, and even 40+ years because they enjoy meaningful work, supportive teammates, and opportunities to grow.

Whether you're an experienced pattern maker or a recent graduate looking to apply your textile and design education in a rewarding industry, we invite you to explore a career with us.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Summer Shutdown
• Christmas Break
• End‑of‑Year Bonuses
• Employee Events and Wellness Programs
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Advancement

Recent graduates with degrees in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Product Development, Technical Design, or related fields are encouraged to apply. We are willing to train the right candidate with strong patternmaking and textile knowledge.

If you're excited by patternmaking, textiles, product development, and seeing your work on boats and powersports vehicles across the country, we'd love to hear from you.