Senior 1st Patternmaker — RTW Luxury Fit

24 Seven Talent; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent in Vernon, CA is seeking an experienced 1st Through Production Patternmaker to join our Ready-to-Wear team. You will translate design concepts into first patterns that reflect the brand's aesthetic, fit standards, and construction requirements.

The ideal candidate collaborates with Design, Technical Design, Product Development, and Production to create patterns for wovens, knits, dresses, tailoring, denim, and outerwear, ensuring precise fit and robust documentation throughout

Qualifications

• 5+ years of patternmaking experience in women’s Ready-to-Wear, preferably within contemporary, premium, or luxury fashion.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, grading, and fabrication.
• Experience creating first patterns from concept through production.
• Proficiency in Gerber, Optitex, CLO, or comparable CAD patternmaking software.
• Strong understanding of fit standards across a range of body types and product categories.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple development timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create first patterns from sketches, technical flats, measurements, and design direction.
• Develop patterns for a range of RTW categories, including wovens, knits, dresses, tailoring, denim, and outerwear as needed.
• Attend fittings and collaborate with Technical Design to evaluate fit, balance, proportion, and construction.
• Make pattern corrections following fittings and maintain clear pattern documentation.
• Partner with Design and Product Development to ensure garments are aligned with the intended silhouette, fabric, and cost expectations.
• Advise on construction methods, fabric behavior, and pattern feasibility throughout development.
• Prepare patterns for grading, production handoff, and communication with factories and vendors.
• Maintain accuracy, organization, and version control across all patterns and supporting materials.

Skills

Patternmaking

Fabric knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Gerber

Optitex

CLO

Job description

24 Seven Talent in Vernon, CA is seeking an experienced 1st Through Production Patternmaker to join our Ready-to-Wear team. You will translate design concepts into first patterns that reflect the brand's aesthetic, fit standards, and construction requirements.

The ideal candidate collaborates with Design, Technical Design, Product Development, and Production to create patterns for wovens, knits, dresses, tailoring, denim, and outerwear, ensuring precise fit and robust documentation throughout