Associate Patternmaker
About the role
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.
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