Senior Digital Pattern Engineer

Weissman; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health + Wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Away

Job summary

Weissman is seeking a Senior Digital Pattern Engineer to bridge patternmaking and digital product creation. You will develop authentic pattern blocks, ensure the digital garment library is accurate for production, and drive 3D patternmaking innovations across teams.

You will train CLO3D users, establish best practices, and collaborate with creative and technical partners to advance Weissman’s digital product development and Co-Creation processes.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, and fabric.
• Ability to develop training materials and teach technical software.
• Experience guiding product creation within a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the technical integrity of the digital garment library for production feasibility.
• Develop and maintain authentic pattern blocks for genre teams.
• Lead advanced 3D patternmaking for innovation and product development initiatives.
• Train and onboard CLO3D users and vendors to Weissman standards.

Skills

Strong collaboration

Team leadership

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design/Related field

Tools

CLO3D

Lectra Modaris

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Brief Description

JOB SUMMARY

Bring together the art of patternmaking and the possibilities of digital product creation as Weissman’s Senior Digital Pattern Engineer. In this highly technical and collaborative role, you’ll help shape how our garments move from creative vision to production by developing authentic pattern blocks, ensuring the accuracy and feasibility of our digital garment library, and using advanced 3D patternmaking to solve complex fit and construction challenges. You’ll also have the opportunity to push our capabilities forward through innovation and R+D projects while helping refine the tools and processes behind our Co-Creation approach.

This is an opportunity for an experienced patternmaking and digital product creation professional who enjoys being both an expert and a resource to others. You’ll collaborate with creative and technical partners across the organization, support and train CLO3D users, help establish best practices for internal teams and vendors, and influence how digital product creation continues to evolve at Weissman. If you combine deep knowledge of garment construction, fit, fabric, and patternmaking with strong 3D technical skills and a passion for improving how products are developed, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both our product and our process.

Job Title

Senior Digital Pattern Engineer

Location

Hybrid (St. Louis, Missouri)

Hybrid Policy

70% On-Site

30% Work-from-Home

About Us

For more than 60 years, Weissman has helped performance creators bring their visions to life. As a third-generation, family-owned company and a leader in the dance industry, we design and deliver beautiful, high-quality costumes, dancewear, and accessories that support dancers and the people who inspire them through every step of the journey from practice to performance.

What makes Weissman special is the people behind the product. Our work brings together creative thinkers, technical experts, problem solvers, and collaborators across design, merchandising, product development, sourcing, marketing, sales, operations, and more. Because so much of what we do happens under one roof, our teams have the opportunity to work closely across functions, see ideas become reality, and understand how their individual contributions connect to our customers and the performers who ultimately take the stage.

Our culture is grounded in curiosity, collaboration, accountability, and a willingness to keep getting better. We believe people with purpose are unstoppable, information fuels growth, and innovation sets us apart. We encourage our employees to ask questions, share ideas, take ownership of their work, and challenge what’s possible. Whether you’re developing a new product, improving a process, solving a customer need, or supporting the people who make it all happen, there is an opportunity to make an impact here.

At Weissman, our customers are center stage in everything we do. We’re proud of our history, energized by where we’re going, and committed to building an environment where talented people can learn, contribute, grow, and do meaningful work together.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the technical integrity of the digital garment library by ensuring 3D files are standardized, accurate, and feasible for production.
• Develop and maintain authentic pattern blocks that support the needs of each genre team.
• Maintain and enhance the technical design and patternmaking components of the Co-Creation process.
• Partner with CLO3D users across the organization to provide technical training, guidance, and troubleshooting support.
• Review CLO3D size runs and support approvals related to grading, fit, and pattern accuracy.
• Lead advanced 3D patternmaking for innovation, research, and product development initiatives.
• Support the onboarding of vendors to CLO3D, ensuring alignment with Weissman standards and best practices.
• Train and onboard new Digital Product Creation team members on responsibilities, fit standards, technical processes, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to refine 3D garment details, improve digital workflows, and strengthen overall team performance.
• Serve as a senior technical resource, collaborating across creative and technical teams to solve complex patternmaking, fit, construction, and digital product creation challenges.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 7 to 9 years of experience in patternmaking and/or Digital Product Creation, with a thorough understanding of the apparel design and development process preferred.
• Experience supporting the full product development lifecycle, from concept through commercialization, preferred.
• Experience providing technical guidance, training, or mentorship within a creative or product development environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills + Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, fit, fabric, and printing techniques within the apparel industry.
• Proficiency with digital product creation tools, with experience in Lectra Modaris, CLO3D, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Workspace preferred.
• Advanced understanding of high-stretch fabric simulation and tension and pressure mapping within 3D environments.
• Ability to develop training materials and effectively teach technical software and processes to creative teams.
• Strong visualization skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify and address technical challenges.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, influence ideas, and build effective working relationships across creative and technical teams.
• Strong project leadership, organization, and time-management skills with a consistent ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal and teamwork capabilities.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, accountability, and ownership in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We believe great work starts with supporting our people. As a full-time Weissman employee, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, time away from work, and continued growth.

• Health + Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents and a company-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus employer-paid life, AD+D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability benefits.
• Paid Time Away: 88 hours of PTO upon hire, increasing with tenure, plus Short Notice PTO and nine company-paid holidays.
• Family Support: Paid parental and adoption leave for eligible employees.
• Learning + Career Growth: Professional development through the Momentum Series, Weissman Learning Studio, unlimited LinkedIn Learning, Career Pathways, tuition reimbursement, and certification assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential resources for employees and household members, including counseling, financial planning, legal assistance, mental health resources, and personal growth support.
• Competitive Compensation: A Market-Plus compensation philosophy designed to target pay above the market median while recognizing performance, internal equity, and individual impact.
• Weekly Pay: Employees are paid every week.