Pattern Maker: Production & Innovation (Hybrid)

Carhartt, Inc.; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carhartt, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Master Pattern Maker for Internal Production and Innovation.

This role develops patterns for the Craft Series, collaborates across Design, Quality, Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Development, and creates grading tables as needed. The position requires a Bachelor's in Drafting or related field, 8+ years in pattern design and grading, and experience in manufacturing and cutting environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Apparel Textile Design, or related field.
• 8+ years' experience in Pattern design and grading, apparel design.
• Manufacturing and/or cutting environment experience required.
• Fit and form experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with Gerber software and PLM tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop patterns through all phases to approval. Maintain fit and pattern consistency with Technical Design and fit consensus directions.
• Evaluate pattern issues and communicate progress and resolution to all departments.
• Collaborate with Product Development / Technical Design on patterns and specifications for new products.
• Translate and apply grade rules to patterns for new and updated carryover styles.
• Develop grading information and style inputs for new style setup.
• Manage pattern change requests for production patterns across facilities.
• Communicate style set ups to Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Sourcing.

Skills

Pattern design

Grading

Communication

Project leadership

Attention to detail

Manufacturing environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Apparel Textile Design, or related field

Tools

Gerber

PLM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carhartt, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Master Pattern Maker for Internal Production and Innovation.

This role develops patterns for the Craft Series, collaborates across Design, Quality, Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Development, and creates grading tables as needed. The position requires a Bachelor's in Drafting or related field, 8+ years in pattern design and grading, and experience in manufacturing and cutting environments.