Prototype Sewer & Cutting Technician

Coda Search; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Coda Search in Gardena, CA seeks a Temporary Sample Sewer & Cutting Assistant to join our apparel design and denim innovation studio on-site, Monday–Friday. You will assist in prototyping, fabric prep, cutting, and finishing, turning patterns into finished garments for fit checks under mentor guidance.

You will collaborate with technical design and production teams, operate industrial sewing machines, and follow tech packs to minimize waste while upholding safety in a fast-paced studio

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional sample-sewing experience within apparel manufacturing, an atelier, or a design studio.
• Familiarity with denim, twill, and stretch woven/knit textiles preferred.
• Able to read specification sheets, markers, and pattern templates.

Responsibilities

• Interpret tech packs, cut tickets, pattern cards, and sewing directives.
• Construct full prototype garments using industrial sewing machinery (overlock, coverstitch, flatlock).
• Perform precise sample alterations and rework based on fitting notes.
• Support fabric preparation and staging of textile yardage and rolls.
• Build cutting-room proficiency under mentorship of senior cutters.
• Prepare and cut shrinkage test swatches and ensure tracking tags and spec sheets are attached.
• Conduct quality control checks to match technical design standards.
• Manage daily sample queues to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with patternmakers, designers, and shop leads to resolve construction questions.

Skills

Sample sewing

Industrial sewing

Reading tech packs

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Single-needle machines

Overlock

Coverstitch

Flatlock

Job description

Coda Search in Gardena, CA seeks a Temporary Sample Sewer & Cutting Assistant to join our apparel design and denim innovation studio on-site, Monday–Friday. You will assist in prototyping, fabric prep, cutting, and finishing, turning patterns into finished garments for fit checks under mentor guidance.

You will collaborate with technical design and production teams, operate industrial sewing machines, and follow tech packs to minimize waste while upholding safety in a fast-paced studio