Temporary Patternmaker

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

Job summary

Alexander Wang LLC is seeking a Temp Patternmaker in New York, NY. Responsibilities include creating patterns from design sketches, providing pattern alternatives, and ensuring accurate interpretation in samples.

You will develop digital patterns to support design and product development and advise sewers on techniques to achieve precise samples. We require 10+ years in patternmaking for high-end designer brands, proficiency in digital pattern making, and strong draping or flat patternmaking

Qualifications

• 10+ years of patternmaking experience in high-end designer brands.
• Proficiency in digital pattern making is required.
• Excellent draping or flat patternmaking skills.
• Strong fabric knowledge and excellent communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and HQ-based availability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and create patterns from sketches provided by the Design team.
• Provide feedback and alternatives to translate sketches into patterns.
• Ensure interpretation of overall vision and details into samples.
• Create and develop digital patterns to support design and product development.
• Advise sewers on steps and techniques for accurate samples.
• Inspect finished samples for pattern accuracy and propose changes.

Skills

Patternmaking (denim)

Patternmaking (shirting)

Patternmaking (outerwear)

Patternmaking (cut & sew)

Patternmaking (soft wovens)

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 $60 to $65 per hour, commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills required.

Requirements

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