Senior Patternmaker

Kallmeyer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health and dental coverage

401k options

Staff clothing allowance

Employee discounts on merchandise

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Kallmeyer, a New York based luxury womenswear brand, is seeking an in-house patternmaker to oversee pattern development from concept to production. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of patternmaking experience and demonstrate mastery across soft wovens, tailoring, and eveningwear.

This full-time role emphasizes collaboration with teams across Design and Production, requiring a fast-paced and detail-oriented approach, ensuring exceptional fit and execution.

Competitive salary range of $140k-$190k along with health benefits and clothing allowances offered.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of patternmaking experience within luxury womenswear.
• Demonstrated mastery across soft wovens, tailoring, cut-and-sew knits, and eveningwear.
• Experience conducting and participating in fittings with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design concepts into 1st patterns through draping and flat patternmaking.
• Uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship, precision, fit, and quality across all products.
• Attend and conduct fittings, translating design intent into technical comments and pattern updates.

Skills

Patternmaking experience

Mastery of luxury womenswear

Ability to interpret design sketches

Understanding of grading

Proficiency in patternmaking software

Tools

Gerber

Optitex

CLO

Job description

Kallmeyer is a New York based RTW and accessories brand which reimagines everyday staples as an elevated modern modular wardrobe. Each piece offers unique versatility which is polished yet unpretentious, through immaculate fit and fabrics, intelligent details and thoughtful balance.

The brand is committed to equitability through social impact and responsible manufacturing. Kallmeyer’s flagship downtown store (est.2019) and Madison Avenue boutique (est.2025) – create a personalized and distinguished environment for customer experience and community engagement surrounded by hand-made furniture and carefully curated details.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional in-house patternmaker to join our team. This role will be responsible for leading pattern development from concept through production, ensuring garments are executed with exceptional fit, construction, and technical accuracy. This role will work on a variety of categories and techniques, including draping and drafting for wovens, tailoring, cut-and-sew knits, and eveningwear.

Collaborating with a dedicated team across Design, Product Development, and Production, the ideal candidate combines an advanced knowledge of fit, proportion, garment engineering, and manufacturing to support luxury craftsmanship and strong product execution within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret design concepts into 1st patterns through draping and flat patternmaking.
• Uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship, precision, fit, and quality across all products.
• Attend and conduct fittings, translating design intent into technical comments and pattern updates.
• Own pattern lifecycle and revisions through production approval. Ensure all patterns are finalized and approved within calendars and key deadlines.
• Review and evaluate samples for fit, proportion, balance, construction, and overall execution.
• Ensure consistency of fit and sizing across categories and seasons. Partner with the production grading team to maintain design, fit integrity, and proportion throughout the grading and marker-making process.
• Maintain and manage comprehensive pattern archives, ensuring accurate documentation and version control throughout the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of patternmaking experience within luxury womenswear
• Demonstrated mastery across soft wovens, tailoring, cut-and-sew knits, and eveningwear.
• Ability to interpret design sketches and translate concepts into production-conscious patterns.
• Comfort in a fast-paced atelier environment.
• Experience conducting and participating in fittings with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of grading, manufacturing processes, and production requirements.
• Proficiency in Gerber, Optitex, CLO, or similar patternmaking software a plus.
• Positive attitude and sense of humor
• Dedication to excellence
• Must be based in NYC and available to work full-time on site.
• Salary range $140,000-190,000
• Access to competitive health and dental coverage + 401k options
• Entrepreneurial environment and independent workflow
• Opportunities for career growth and development with a rapidly growing luxury brand
• Allocated staff clothing allowance
• Employee discounts on Kallmeyer merchandise
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply. We believe a diverse and inclusive team drives creativity, innovation, and strength.