What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st through Production Patternmaker position at PRTNR Recruiting?
A high-end luxury ready-to-wear brand is seeking an experienced First to Production Patternmaker to join its team. This is a hands-on role for someone who can translate a designer’s sketch into a well-executed first pattern, lead the fit process, and carry approved styles through to production.
The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, an exceptional eye for proportion and garment construction, and enjoys collaborating closely with Design, Technical Design, Production, and sample operators.
In office Monday - Friday
RESPONSIBILITES
- Partner with the Design team to interpret sketches and bring concepts to life through first patterns.
- Create first patterns by hand and/or using Gerber software.
- Attend and actively participate in fit sessions; fit samples on models alongside the Design and Technical teams.
- Make pattern corrections and revisions based on fit comments, design direction, and construction needs.
- Follow approved fit changes through final production, ensuring patterns are accurate and consistent throughout development.
- Collaborate with sample operators to communicate pattern intent, construction details, and revisions.
- Troubleshoot fit and construction issues with a solution-oriented, detail-focused approach.
- Maintain accuracy, organization, and quality across all patterns and related development materials.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 5 years of patternmaking experience within luxury, contemporary, or high-end ready-to-wear.
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, pattern corrections, and production processes.
- Ability to create first patterns by hand and/or in Gerber.
- Experience fitting samples on live models and translating fit feedback into precise pattern revisions.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
- Collaborative communicator who works well with designers, technical designers, production teams, and sample operators.