Pattern Maker – Sample Room, Ponsé Group

Ponsé Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Ponsé Group in New York City is seeking a pattern maker and a sample maker to work with the founder from day one. You will develop every piece from sketch to finished garment, with several iterations and a collaborative approach.

This part-time role is 20 hours per week, on-site in New York's Lower East Side and Williamsburg, with a pay range of $25–$50 per hour. After three months, the role can convert to full-time with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Fashion school pattern making graduate with industry experience preferred
• Strong fundamentals and technicality within pattern making and sample room operations

Responsibilities

• Develop patterns and revisions directly with the founder in a fast-paced, iterative environment
• Assist in the technical setup of the sample room, including selecting and purchasing machines and equipment
• Join garment and fabric sourcing trips with the founders, domestically and internationally
• Help establish and document house standards for fit, proportion, and construction

Skills

Pattern making

Sample making

CAD

Fabric knowledge

Education

Fashion school pattern making graduate

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Ponsé Group is a fashion house founded in New York City, by two people who seek to express their understanding of beauty onto garments. We are serious about our craft but playful in design and spirit. We are now building our own in-house sample room and are looking for a pattern maker and a sample maker to work with us from day one.

The Role

You will work directly with the founder, developing every piece from sketch to finished garment. Each piece goes through several iterations, and your opinions will be valued in a collaborative environment. We're looking for people who celebrate craftsmanship and beauty just like us.

Details:

• Part time, 20-hour week, on-site in New York (Lower East Side and Williamsburg)
• $25 – 50 per hour depending on experience (approximately $2000 – $4000 per month)
• After three months, the role can convert to full-time position with competitive salary
• Women’s ready-to-wear; working sample size US 2; strong flat pattern skills, comfortable working from drapes; CAD is a strong plus

What We Look For

• Fashion school pattern making graduate; industry experience preferred, strong recent graduates encouraged to apply
• Strong fundamentals and technicality
• Genuine care for craftsmanship and pursuit of beauty
• Comfortable in an early-stage environment

Detailed Responsibilities

• Develop patterns and revisions directly with the founder in a fast-paced, iterative environment
• Assist in the technical setup of the sample room, including selecting and purchasing machines and equipment
• Join garment and fabric sourcing trips with the founders, domestically and internationally
• Help establish and document house standards for fit, proportion, and construction