Master Pattern Maker - Internal Production and Innovation

Carhartt•Irvine, KY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Master Pattern Maker – Internal Production and Innovation provides timely and accurate patterns for the Carhartt Crafted Series and other special projects. The role involves regular communication with teams across the department, Technical Design, Design, Quality, Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Development. The position creates patterns based on design aesthetics, construction, and specifications, and develops or applies grading tables as needed. Pattern development may use sketches, photographs, garments, or documents referencing basic blocks. This role supports engineering and manufacturing problem-solving from prototype development through production. In collaboration with Quality and Engineering, the Master Pattern Maker helps guide executable quality specifications intended to ensure consistent consumer expectations. The position also supports internal manufacturing facilities and cutting departments, maintains pattern and shrinkage information, and prepares patterns for 3D solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Apparel Textile Design, or a related field, or equivalent years of related work experience.
At least 8 years of experience in pattern design and grading and apparel design.
Experience in a manufacturing and/or cutting environment.
Fit and form experience in a manufacturing setting.
Intermediate computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office.
Cognitive or spatial coordination and observation skills.
Ability to communicate with leadership and internal and external customers.
Ability to lead projects and take initiative on assigned tasks outside the regular scope of work.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Gerber software system.

Responsibilities

Develop patterns through all phases until approval.
Maintain fit and pattern consistency by collaborating with Technical Design and following fit consensus directions.
Ensure patterns are correct before communicating their release.
Evaluate pattern issues, provide support, and communicate issues, progress, and resolutions to the departments involved.
Collaborate with Product Development and Technical Design to develop patterns and specifications for new products.
Translate and apply established grade rules to patterns for new and updated carryover styles.
Develop and input grading information and style setup information for new styles.
Manage pattern change requests for production patterns across Internal Manufacturing facilities.
Communicate completed style setups to Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Technical Services, and Sourcing.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Development, and Engineering to support the manufacturability of consistent, quality garments.
Maintain the pattern database with current fabric shrinkage information.
Review and develop shrinkage processes to account for fabric variables across expanding fabrication platforms.
Prepare patterns for 3D solutions.
Work with Engineering and Quality to support JBS and Quality Specification needs.
Compare patterns with the PLM system for accuracy, correcting patterns or notifying Technical Design as needed.
Support Internal Cutting Departments' production needs for markers, including recut markers for ongoing production.
Integrate Engineering principles into pattern construction and learn basic Engineering tools to expand this integration.