Pattern Maker

The Normal Brand•St. Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Pattern Maker with extensive expertise in both men's and women's ready-to-wear. The ideal candidate has spent years developing premium apparel across multiple product categories and possesses an exceptional understanding of garment construction, fit, grading, and manufacturing. This person will translate design concepts into production-ready patterns while driving consistency, quality, and technical excellence throughout the development process. This role requires someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, mentoring others, and partnering closely with both domestic teams and overseas factories.

Requirements

5+ years of professional pattern making experience within premium apparel.
Extensive experience in both men's and women's ready-to-wear.
Strong background across knitwear, wovens, outerwear, bottoms, and dresses.
Experience creating patterns from concept through production.
Deep understanding of garment construction and manufacturing techniques.
Experience working directly with overseas factories.
Gerber AccuMark or similar proficiency strongly preferred.
Experience with Lectra or similar CAD systems considered.
Strong grading knowledge.
Exceptional understanding of garment balance, ease, proportion, and fit.
Knowledge of industrial sewing methods and factory construction techniques.

Responsibilities

Engineer garments that balance aesthetics, comfort, functionality, and manufacturability.
Ensure patterns are optimized for efficient production without compromising quality.
Participate in all fit sessions.
Execute precise pattern corrections following fittings.
Partner with Fit Team for alignments on improvements that enhance fit, durability, and cost efficiency.
Maintain consistent fit standards across all product categories.
Collaborate with Product Development on prototype evaluation and construction methods.
Communicate directly with overseas factories to resolve pattern and fit challenges.
Maintain pattern libraries, version control, and documentation.
Review factory patterns to ensure consistency with TNB standards.
Help establish best practices across men's and women's product categories.
Build and maintain master blocks across key categories.
Improve fit consistency season after season.
Identify opportunities to streamline development while maintaining premium quality.