Pattern Maker/Apparel Designer

Looking for pattern maker for low to medium intricacy pattern drafts. We will be hiring for a variety of positions in:
• Menswear
• Womenswear
• Petite Sizing
• Plus Sizing
• Kids wear
• Other

Job Requirements:
• Create master pattern from tech pack or simple description (ie create pattern for men’s straight leg jeans)… Pattern must be in AI or PDF format only
• Ability to nest graded sizes
• Create size chart with sizing specs for garment (format can vary e.g Word, Excel, etc)
• Grade pattern sizes from master patterns using computer or drafting instruments
• Determine the best layout of pattern pieces to minimize waste of material, and mark fabric accordingly
• Create written instructions with steps for sewing (optional)
• Willing to make pattern adjustments until desired design has been achieved
• Quick turnaround

Skills Needed:
• Pattern Making,
• Pattern Grading,
• Pattern Digitizing,
• Pattern Plotting,
• Pattern Converting,
• Size chart-making

If interested, please see *IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS* to apply:

• Please send email to Click to view with subject “MANGO SPICE – Pattern Maker Application”. Applications without this subject will not be reviewed.
• Please include:
• Your years of work experience related to pattern making in bullet points
• Domain (include all that apply)
* Menswear
* Womenswear
* Petite Sizing
* Plus Sizing
* Kids wear
* Other
• Specialty (include all that apply)
* Tops
* Bottoms
* Accessories
• Previous pattern work for review (patterns in AI or PDF format only)
* Must have more than one size
* Sizes must be nested
• Previous size chart or guide for review (patterns in AI or PDF format only)
• Average turnaround time to complete pattern making
• Availability (part-time/full-time or number of patterns able to produce per month)
• Cost for pattern making, grading, size chart and written instructions