If you were the Senior Pattern Maker now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Interpreting design intent, created concepts, prototypes, and counter sample patterns, ensuring that methods and documentation are consistent with known factory methods and processes
• Partnering with the Design team to establish standard fit by product type, category and end use, ensuring product size and fit consistency
• Contributing to the creation and use of the block pattern library
• Maintaining computer pattern libraries; ensuring changes are clearly communicated to Product Developers, Graders and Marker Makers
• Partnering with Designers and Product Developers to establish and document product construction standards and illustrated technical specifications for all product
• Communicating with Designers, Sample Sewers, Product Developers, and factory partners to build strong and effective business relationships
• Maintaining accurate pattern lists and templates in Centric
• Providing estimates of raw material yields to Product Developers during prototype development
• Developing and maintaining accurate sample garment measurement specifications
• Reporting on prototype and sample progress to ensure development and product creation deadlines are met
• Supporting with the training, development and coaching of all Pattern Makers
• Troubleshooting problems to ensure regular maintenance of computer software and equipment
• Partnering with the Product Operations team to help identify areas that need improvement or clarity, and supporting changing needs within the product creation process
• Collaborating with the Quality Assurance (QA) team throughout the sample concept stage to meet all construction standards testing requirements
• Travelling overseas to support with direct and co development prototype handoff; overviewing fit, construction improvements and measurement control for all styles
• Participating in organized training programs at various locations; partnering with production leaders on pattern making essentials
• Supporting and contributing to CLO3D modeling as required
• Supporting with other projects as assigned 

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

• Assisting with technical construction issues at maker’s phase stage and concept sample stage
• Maintaining Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs)
• Attending refresher classes and building up the curriculum for Patter Maker 2 and Pattern Maker 1 roles; supporting with new hire and internal team training
• Strongly contributing to garment construction ideas, insights, and techniques through all sample stages through to direct development

Are you our next Senior Pattern Maker?

• You have 7+ years’ experience as a Pattern Maker
• You have an undergraduate degree, or the equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience
• You have a solid knowledge of Gerber Accumark tools, or the equivalent digital patterning program
• You have a solid knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
• You have experience patterning technical outdoor products
• You have knowledge of grading
• You have the ability to work from pattern blocks or from sketches
• You have knowledge of garment construction
• You have strong organizational and communication skills
• You have an excellent attention to detail
• You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• You have effective English skills in both verbal and written communications
• You have strong interpersonal skills
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it