Senior Men's Patternmaker — RTW Fit & CAD Expert

Theory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Theory, a New York brand, seeks an experienced senior pattern crafter for men’s RTW to translate design sketches into production patterns and guide fittings in our Meatpacking District atelier.

You will collaborate with design and technical teams to ensure precise fit, construction, and wearability, leveraging hand-drafting and Gerber CAD skills for woven and sewn garments. Salary ranges reflect expertise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in men’s pattern crafting.
• Fundamental knowledge of men's pattern making and grading (covering all garment categories from formal to casual wear).
• Pattern making experience with Men’s RTW fit, garment construction, and manufacturing processes for wovens and cut & sews.
• Deep understanding of garment construction, fit, and the development process.
• Skilled techniques for manual pattern (hand-drafting) creation on paper.
• Working knowledge and experience of Gerber CAD Pattern Making.
• Able to create /make a mockup, sample, or prototype (Making a muslin).
• Translate the designer's vision into garments while ensuring functionality and wearer comfort.
• Provide recommendations regarding the fit and construction.
• Revise and modify patterns based on design feedback and fitting comments and release complete patterns to the Technical Design team for production.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop digital patterns utilizing design sketches and technical details.
• Inspect finished samples to ensure pattern accuracy, make necessary pattern modifications or advise on changes.
• Provide guidance and techniques to sewers regarding the procedures and to create the sample accurately.
• Provide feedback and suggest to sketches can be developed into a pattern.
• Create a "Cutters Must". This document must detail all necessary parts, accessories, components, (and sewing specifications required for sample production.)
• Collaborate with design team and technical design team to evaluate garment we want, ensuring appropriate fit, construction, and overall finish.
• Work closely with the design team, technical design team, and sample room team to ensure accuracy and achieve the perfect product.

Skills

Pattern crafting

Men's pattern making

Garment construction

Grading

Gerber CAD

Mockup creation

Fitting guidance

Pattern drafting

Tools

Gerber CAD Pattern Making

Job description

Theory, a New York brand, seeks an experienced senior pattern crafter for men’s RTW to translate design sketches into production patterns and guide fittings in our Meatpacking District atelier.

You will collaborate with design and technical teams to ensure precise fit, construction, and wearability, leveraging hand-drafting and Gerber CAD skills for woven and sewn garments. Salary ranges reflect expertise.