Temporary Patternmaker

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

Job summary

Alexander Wang is seeking a Temp Patternmaker in New York to translate runway sketches into precise patterns and develop digital patterns to support design and product development processes.

Responsibilities include pattern development, providing technical feedback, and ensuring samples reflect the design intent. Strong patternmaking and fabric knowledge, plus Gerber technology proficiency, are required for this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of patternmaking experience 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.

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

Fabric knowledge

Communication

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