What are the responsibilities and job description for the BOAT CANVAS TEMPLATER / PATTERN MAKER position at American Marine Canvas & Upholstery?
Boat Canvas Pattern Maker
American Marine is one of South Florida's premier marine upholstery and canvas companies, specializing in luxury boats and yachts. We are looking for an experienced Marine Pattern Maker to join our growing team.
If you know how to create accurate patterns for marine upholstery, covers, enclosures, or other marine canvas products, we'll teach you everything else—including industry-leading digital pattern-making software such as Rhino 3D and ExactFlat.
No CAD experience is required. We will provide the training.
Responsibilities
- Create accurate patterns for boat covers, enclosures, and other custom marine products.
- Work from existing cushions, frames, and components to develop production-ready patterns.
- Use traditional pattern paper (or Proliner, if experienced).
- Learn digital pattern making using Rhino 3D and ExactFlat.
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure an excellent fit and finish.
- Maintain organized pattern files and documentation.
Requirements
- Experience making patterns for boats and yachts is required.
- Experience with marine upholstery, canvas, or enclosures.
- Comfortable using traditional pattern paper.
- Proliner experience is a plus, but not required.
- CAD experience is NOT required—we will train the right candidate.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- English and/or Spanish.
- Valid U.S. work authorization.
Compensation & Benefits
- $45,000–$60,000 per year (based on experience)
- Performance bonus every quarter
- Paid Time Off
- Health insurance
- Full-time, year-round position
- Monday–Friday
- Shop-based position (minimal field work)
Why Join American Marine?
- Work on some of the finest boats and yachts in South Florida.
- Learn advanced digital pattern-making technology.
- Stable, year-round work.
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
- Professional and supportive team environment.
If you already know how to make marine patterns, we'll teach you the digital side.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Marine patterning: 3 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish and English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000