Associate Patternmaker

JOB SUMMARY

Join our creative team as an Associate Patternmaker and play a pivotal role in bringing innovative apparel designs to life. In this hybrid role based in St. Louis, you will be at the forefront of our product development cycle, crafting initial patterns that perfectly balance design intent, optimal fit, and fabric yield. By collaborating closely with our Technical Design and Design teams, you will actively shape our collections through hands-on fit sessions and real-time pattern adjustments, ensuring every garment meets our high standards of quality and construction.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a detail-oriented apparel professional who is eager to expand their technical expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will gain hands-on training in advanced grading techniques across multiple size ranges and utilize cutting-edge 3D software to visualize adopted styles. If you are passionate about precision garment construction and thrive in cross-functional teamwork, we invite you to apply and help drive our creative vision forward.

JOB TITLE

Associate Patternmaker

LOCATION

Hybrid

HYBRID POLICY

70% On-Site

30% Work-from-Home

ABOUT US

For more than 60 years, Weissman has helped performance creators bring their visions to life. As a third-generation, family-owned company and a leader in the dance industry, we design and deliver beautiful, high-quality costumes, dancewear, and accessories that support dancers and the people who inspire them through every step of the journey from practice to performance.

What makes Weissman special is the people behind the product. Our work brings together creative thinkers, technical experts, problem solvers, and collaborators across design, merchandising, product development, sourcing, marketing, sales, operations, and more. Because so much of what we do happens under one roof, our teams have the opportunity to work closely across functions, see ideas become reality, and understand how their individual contributions connect to our customers and the performers who ultimately take the stage.

Our culture is grounded in curiosity, collaboration, accountability, and a willingness to keep getting better. We believe people with purpose are unstoppable, information fuels growth, and innovation sets us apart. We encourage our employees to ask questions, share ideas, take ownership of their work, and challenge what’s possible. Whether you’re developing a new product, improving a process, solving a customer need, or supporting the people who make it all happen, there is an opportunity to make an impact here.

At Weissman, our customers are center stage in everything we do. We’re proud of our history, energized by where we’re going, and committed to building an environment where talented people can learn, contribute, grow, and do meaningful work together.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create initial patterns in requested base or photo sample sizes, optimizing the silhouette for the best fit and fabric yield while maintaining the original design intent.

• Apply initial grading to patterns to ensure that requested samples fit perfectly to standard requirements.

• Actively participate in development fit sessions, reviewing current patterns and references alongside the Technical Design and Design teams.

• Execute real-time, minor pattern adjustments to accurately illustrate the effects of proposed design revisions.

• Undergo targeted training to independently apply grading across multiple size ranges, ensuring all ordered sizes can be seamlessly produced.

• Cross-reference all garment specifications against patterns, identifying discrepancies and communicating necessary updates to Technical Designers.

• Utilize 3D software (CLO) to digitally dress and visualize adopted styles for internal review.

• Maintain and track daily workflow to ensure strict adherence to development and production schedules, keeping internal tracking systems up to date.

• Attend Technical Design handovers to guarantee that all pattern intricacies, construction methods, and fit details are communicated clearly.

• Partner across functions with Sourcing, Product Development, Merchandising, Purchasing, QA, and Customer Service to ensure seamless product execution.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, or a closely related field is preferred. 

Experience

• 1 to 3 years of patternmaking or broader Apparel Industry experience is strictly required. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of apparel product development life cycles, from initial concept through to final garment production processes.

• Familiarity with industry-standard grading principles and technical specification documentation.

• Demonstrated proficiency in flat patternmaking and physical draping.

• Working capability in patternmaking software, with a strong preference for Lectra (Modaris).

• Working capability in 3D garment visualization software, with a strong preference for CLO.

• High technical proficiency in standard business tools, including Microsoft Office and Google Apps.

• Strong written, verbal, and reading comprehension abilities to clearly interpret and communicate technical design notes.

• High level of adaptability, self motivated and initiative to creatively problem-solve silhouette and fit challenges.

• The capacity to solicit constructive feedback and collaborate in an honest, professional manner with cross-functional partners.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We believe great work starts with supporting our people. As a full-time Weissman employee, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, time away from work, and continued growth.

• Health Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents and a company-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).

• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus employer-paid life, AD D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability benefits.

• Paid Time Away: 88 hours of PTO upon hire, increasing with tenure, plus Short Notice PTO and nine company-paid holidays.

• Family Support: Paid parental and adoption leave for eligible employees.

• Learning Career Growth: Professional development through the Momentum Series, Weissman Learning Studio, unlimited LinkedIn Learning, Career Pathways, tuition reimbursement, and certification assistance.

• Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential resources for employees and household members, including counseling, financial planning, legal assistance, mental health resources, and personal growth support.

• Competitive Compensation: A Market-Plus compensation philosophy designed to target pay above the market median while recognizing performance, internal equity, and individual impact.

• Weekly Pay: Employees are paid every week.