What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Patternmaker position at alexanderwang?
Position Title: Temp - Patternmaker
Reporting to Title: Head of Design Studio & Atelier Operations
Pattern Expertise Required: Please send your profile if you have expertise in more than 3 of the following categories: Denim, Shirting, Casual/Outerwear, Cut & Sew, or Soft wovens.
Summary:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and create patterns utilizing Design team’s sketches as guides
- Provide feedback and suggest alternatives to ensure sketch can be translated into a pattern
- Ensure the overall vision and design details are interpreted correctly and realistically in samples
- Creates and develops digital patterns to support design and product development processes
- Advise sewers on necessary steps and techniques to create the sample accurately
- Inspect finished samples to ensure pattern accuracy, advise on changes
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V
In compliance with the New York City salary transparency requirements, the hourly rate range is for this position is $60 to $65 per hour, commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills required.
Position requirements:
- 10 years of experience in patternmaking in high end, designer runway brands
- Proficiency in digital pattern making is required
- Excellent draping and/or flat patternmaking skills
- Strong fabric knowledge
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment
- Working knowledge of Gerber technology
- Availability to work in our headquarters
Salary : $60 - $65