Patternmaker

Workwear Outfitters; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Workwear Outfitters seeks a skilled Patternmaker in Nashville to transform concepts into precise patterns for cost-efficient production. You will oversee prototype assembly, write precise dimension specs, and ensure patterns meet specifications across production runs.

The role requires strong pattern design and grading expertise, excellent communication, and proficiency with CAD tools to support marking and style definition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Pattern design and pattern grading experience.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written).
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• Must handle issues cross-functionally.
• Strong knowledge of pattern design and grading concepts.
• Superior CAD skills used in pattern making, grading, style definition, and marker making.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains patterns for production lines.
• Supervises prototype assembly and writes dimension specifications.
• Monitors finished production for conformance to specs.
• Communicates clearly with internal teams and external contractors.

Skills

Pattern design

Pattern grading

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Pattern knowledge

CAD skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Workwear Outfitters has a strong legacy of building innovative and authentic market-right products and is a leading supplier of work apparel and footwear for diverse occupations in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, government, food services, telecommunications, hospitality, and many more. Workwear Outfitters is based in Nashville, Tennessee with more than 5,500 employees in facilities spanning the globe.

Brands under the Workwear Outfitters umbrella include Red Kap®, Bulwark®, Image Authority®, Kodiak®, Terra®, Walls®, Liberty ®, Work Authority®, Workrite® Fire Service, Chef Designs®, Horace Small®, CritiCore®, and OOBE®. Workwear Outfitters is also the exclusive licensee for Dickies® apparel in the B2B channel.

Our Purpose: “We champion and empower workers who make our world work better”

What You Will Do As a Patternmaker

This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of patterns. Transforms merchandising ideas and product concepts into working patterns that achieve the desired fit and appearance at the minimum cost in materials and labor. This includes the supervision of prototype assembly, writing dimension specifications, and the monitoring of finished production for compliance to specifications. This position is responsible for clear and concise communications with internal departments and outside contractors.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Develops cost effective patterns that satisfy customer's needs.
• Monitors the prototype process to ensure quality and timelines are met.
• Maintains productive communication with required areas to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Provides error free production patterns, dimension specifications, style definitions, and marking rules.

Skills For Success

• Years of Related Professional Experience: 1-3
• Bachelor’s degree
• Pattern design and pattern grading experience
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written)
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Must be able to handle issues cross-functionally
• Strong knowledge of pattern design
• Strong knowledge of pattern grading concepts
• Superior CAD skills used in pattern making, grading, style definition, and marker making

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• And many additional employee benefits