PATTERN MAKER

Bassett Furniture•Newton, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Furniture Product Development Pattern Maker bridges the gap between design and manufacturing, transforming conceptual sketches and prototypes into precise, functional, and production-ready templates. They ensure new furniture designs are durable, cost-effective, and optimized for mass manufacturing. This position is based at our Upholstery headquarters in Newton, NC.

Requirements

Previous pattern-making experience, ideally in the furniture manufacturing industry.
Proficiency in digital pattern-making software (CAD) and freehand measurement.
Strong understanding of wood construction, upholstery techniques, and how different fabrics or leathers stretch and behave.
High degree of accuracy in measuring, calculating dimensions, and reading blueprints.
Strong communication skills to partner with cross-functional teams like Quality Control, and Production.

Responsibilities

Prototype Development: Work closely with designers and product developers to build and modify physical mock-up sample frames for New Product Development.
Pattern Creation: Develop highly accurate cutting patterns (fabric, leather, or poly) for upholstered furniture, ensuring a perfect fit for various cushion sizes and shapes.
Digital & Software Operations: Digitize patterns and generate optimized cut markers (using software like Lectra or Morgan) to minimize material waste and improve fabric utilization.
Documentation: Create and manage style numbers, part codes, and detailed specification (spec) sheets detailing the exact materials needed (springs, webbing, poly).
Quality Assurance & Troubleshooting: Evaluate test samples for structural integrity and comfort, tweaking and adjusting patterns to make them production-friendly.
Manufacturing Handoff: Train sewing, cutting, and upholstery associates on how to build and assemble new styles going into production.