Upholstery Pattern Developer — From Prototype to Production

Exemplis LLC; Buena Park, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Time Off

Observed Holidays

Employee Discounts

Tuition Scholarships

Job summary

Exemplis Pattern Developer in Buena Park, CA is responsible for developing, refining, and maintaining production-ready upholstery patterns. This role translates design intent, engineering requirements, and prototype concepts into accurate patterns that support product quality, manufacturability, material utilization, and efficient production.

Onsite 5x/week in Buena Park, hours 7am-4pm. You will collaborate with Product Development, Design, Engineering, Upholstery, Sewing, and Manufacturing to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pattern development or related field.
• Strong understanding of sewing construction and upholstery techniques.
• Ability to develop patterns from prototypes, design concepts, or technical information.

Responsibilities

• Develop upholstery patterns from sketches, CAD data, prototypes, or existing products.
• Set seam allowances, notches, grain/orientation, match points and assembly references.
• Create patterns balancing design intent with repeatability and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with prototype sewing and upholstery teams to evaluate first-off samples.
• Identify issues during prototype builds and implement corrections.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure patterns are practical for production.
• Simplify construction while preserving quality and appearance.
• Develop patterns with various upholstery materials.

Skills

Pattern development

Sewing construction

Prototype development

Tools

CAD systems

Engineering drawings

Job description

Exemplis Pattern Developer in Buena Park, CA is responsible for developing, refining, and maintaining production-ready upholstery patterns. This role translates design intent, engineering requirements, and prototype concepts into accurate patterns that support product quality, manufacturability, material utilization, and efficient production.

Onsite 5x/week in Buena Park, hours 7am-4pm. You will collaborate with Product Development, Design, Engineering, Upholstery, Sewing, and Manufacturing to