Quilt Pattern & Kit Designer: IP, Patterns & Production

Crafts Group; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee discounts across Local Crafts

Job summary

Local Crafts in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Pattern Designer and Merchandising Coordinator to oversee quilt patterns, kits, and samples from submission to finished product. You’ll collaborate with design, merchandising, manufacturing, creative and web teams, plus sewing contractors, to deliver clear patterns and loved kits.

The role requires drafting patterns, yardage calculations, catalog proofing, contract administration, and production support across NetSuite and logistics with a strong eye

Qualifications

• Strong quilting and sewing knowledge with experience writing clear patterns and instructions.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for pattern development and color/layout work.
• Experience with yardage calculation and pattern proofing to ensure accurate patterns.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines and contractors.
• Comfort with contracts and invoicing, plus working with freelancers.
• Sharp attention to detail for proofing patterns, catalogs, and email campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Run call for submissions, organize incoming designs and coordinate selection for new kits.
• Manage roster of 30+ pattern designers and the IP attached to their work.
• Price kit sample projects, assign to sewing contractors, prepare materials and maintain deadlines.
• Draft and invoice contracts for Block of the Month programs.
• Develop and update patterns: draft samples, calculate yardage, write instructions, create diagrams and digital pattern files.
• Support merchandising and creative work: review fabric collections, adjust colorways in Illustrator, coordinate samples for photography, proof catalogs and emails.
• Build products in NetSuite, manage website files, coordinate kit literature with Ohio warehouse, collaborate with Planning on fabric replacements, answer customer questions.

Skills

Quilting knowledge

Pattern writing

Time management

Contract & invoicing

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

NetSuite

Job description

Local Crafts in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Pattern Designer and Merchandising Coordinator to oversee quilt patterns, kits, and samples from submission to finished product. You’ll collaborate with design, merchandising, manufacturing, creative and web teams, plus sewing contractors, to deliver clear patterns and loved kits.

The role requires drafting patterns, yardage calculations, catalog proofing, contract administration, and production support across NetSuite and logistics with a strong eye