Senior Pattern Maker: Transform Concepts into Production

Chef Works; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chef Works is seeking a Sr. Pattern Maker / Technical Designer to turn design concepts into production-ready patterns, garments, and technical specs with strong attention to fit, function, quality, and manufacturability.

You will develop measurement specs, grading, and technical documentation, collaborating across Design, Product Development, Sample Makers, Production, and offshore teams to ensure successful go-to-market and production readiness.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in apparel patternmaking or technical design.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, fit, and apparel manufacturing.
• Ability to translate sketches into production-ready patterns and specs.
• Hands-on experience with Optitex CAD and patternmaking.
• Experience with overseas factories and high-volume apparel.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and tech packs preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple styles and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Translate design concepts into production-ready patterns and technical specs.
• Develop measurement specs, construction details, and grading for offshore production.
• Create, modify, grade, and export digital patterns using Optitex.
• Refine pattern blocks for fit, construction, and product requirements.
• Collaborate to create a fit block library and lead fittings on live models.
• Review samples and digital files to identify discrepancies and adjustments.
• Ensure accuracy and version control of pattern files and tech packs in PLM.
• Review fit and construction across prototype rounds and improve manufacturability.

Skills

Patternmaking

Technical design

Fit & grading

Optitex CAD

Pattern libraries

Product development

Go-To-Market

PLM systems

Technical documentation

Offshore production

Microsoft Office

Tools

Optitex

PLM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chef Works is seeking a Sr. Pattern Maker / Technical Designer to turn design concepts into production-ready patterns, garments, and technical specs with strong attention to fit, function, quality, and manufacturability.

You will develop measurement specs, grading, and technical documentation, collaborating across Design, Product Development, Sample Makers, Production, and offshore teams to ensure successful go-to-market and production readiness.