Senior Patternmaker — Digital & Flat Pattern Expert (Temp)

alexanderwang; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Wang is seeking a Temp Patternmaker to join the Design Studio in New York. The role focuses on translating sketches into precise patterns, developing digital patterns, and guiding sewers to ensure samples reflect the designer's vision.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in patternmaking for designer brands, with proficiency in digital methods and Gerber technology. This on-site position offers an hourly rate of $60–$65 in NYC.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of patternmaking experience in high-end designer brands.
• Proficiency in digital pattern making and related tools.
• Excellent draping and/or flat patternmaking skills.
• Strong fabric knowledge.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment.
• Working knowledge of Gerber technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and create patterns utilizing Design team's sketches as guides.
• Provide feedback and suggest alternatives to ensure sketch can be translated into a pattern.
• Ensure the overall vision and design details are interpreted correctly and realistically in samples.
• Create and develop digital patterns to support design and product development processes.
• Advise sewers on necessary steps and techniques to create the sample accurately.
• Inspect finished samples to ensure pattern accuracy, advise on changes.

Skills

Patternmaking

Digital pattern making

Draping

Flat patternmaking

Fabric knowledge

Communication skills

High-pressure work

Tools

Gerber technology

Job description

Position Title: Temp - Patternmaker

Reporting to Title: Head of Design Studio & Atelier Operations

Pattern Expertise Required: Please send your profile if you have expertise in more than 3 of the following categories: Denim, Shirting, Casual/Outerwear, Cut & Sew, or Soft wovens.

Summary:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and create patterns utilizing Design team’s sketches as guides
• Provide feedback and suggest alternatives to ensure sketch can be translated into a pattern
• Ensure the overall vision and design details are interpreted correctly and realistically in samples
• Creates and develops digital patterns to support design and product development processes
• Advise sewers on necessary steps and techniques to create the sample accurately
• Inspect finished samples to ensure pattern accuracy, advise on changes

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V

In compliance with the New York City salary transparency requirements, the hourly rate range is for this position is $60 to $65 per hour, commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills required.

Position requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in patternmaking in high end, designer runway brands
• Proficiency in digital pattern making is required
• Excellent draping and/or flat patternmaking skills
• Strong fabric knowledge
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment
• Working knowledge of Gerber technology
• Availability to work in our headquarters