PT/Freelance Pattern Maker – Tailoring & Hard Wovens

A.L.C.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A.L.C. in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Pattern Maker to translate design sketches into production-ready patterns for contemporary womenswear.

You will bridge creative design intent with production feasibility, ensuring fit, quality, and consistency across categories. The ideal candidate has 5+ years pattern making in womenswear, strong knowledge of garment construction, draping, and flat pattern making, with a Bachelor’s in Fashion Design or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years pattern making in contemporary womenswear; 10–15 years preferred.
• Deep understanding of garment construction, draping, and flat pattern making.
• Proficient in marking patterns for placement prints and embellishments; fabric shrinkage-aware.
• Expert-level Gerber skills; strong Excel/Office use; Illustrator is a plus.
• Aligns with A.L.C.’s sophisticated aesthetic and strong team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Pattern development across tailoring, outerwear, and daytime sportswear.
• Collaborate with Design and Technical Design to interpret sketches and specs.
• Participate in live fit sessions and apply adjustments for approved fit.
• Ensure patterns are production-ready with notes, grain lines, and notches.
• Troubleshoot construction issues and advise on simplification options.

Skills

Pattern making

Garment construction

Draping

Gerber

Illustrator

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or Apparel Technology

Tools

Gerber

Microsoft 365

Excel

Illustrator

Job description

Reports to: VP of Product Development/Director of Product Development

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented in-house Pattern Maker to join our Los Angeles atelier. You will be responsible for translating design sketches into accurate patterns that ensure proper fit, quality, and consistency. This role requires a professional who can bridge the gap between creative design intent and commercial production feasibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Pattern Development: Create first through production-ready patterns across tailoring, outerwear, and daytime sportswear categories. This role requires expertise in traditional tailoring and garment construction, as well as the ability to interpret sketches and reference images to develop new silhouettes through draping and pattern manipulation.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Design and Technical Design teams to interpret sketches and technical specifications.
• Fitting & Refinement: Participate in live fit sessions, making real-time adjustments and applying fit corrections to ensure the brand's signature fit standards are met.
• Production Readiness: Ensure all patterns are optimized for production, including accurate grain lines, notches, clear construction notes. Work with sample makers to achieve most efficient sewing methods for production. Coordinate with Technical Design for production releases.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Resolve complex construction or fit issues, consult on construction & simplification solutions for cleaner finishes and user-friendly results

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of pattern making experience in the contemporary womenswear market, 10-15 years preferred.
• Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of garment construction, draping, geometric visualization, and flat pattern making. Proficiency in marking patterns for placement prints and embellishments. Experience monitoring and applying fabric shrinkage
• Software Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Gerber, proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite for email communications and Excel pattern cards. Adobe Illustrator for artwork placement a plus.
• Aesthetic Alignment: A keen eye for modern, polished silhouettes and an understanding of A.L.C.’s sophisticated, considered aesthetic
• Teamwork & Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively partner with cross-functional teams and domestic/overseas factories. As a key member of our atelier, you will work closely with fellow pattern makers to ensure consistency, proactively solve construction challenges, and maintain a positive, solutions-oriented environment that thrives on feedback and collective growth.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or Apparel Technology, or equivalent professional experience

The compensation for this position ranges from $90,000 - $100,000 annually. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience.