Temp to Hire- Production Patternmaker (Dresses)

Key Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and maintain production-ready patterns using TUKA CAD
• Build accurate patterns for woven and knit dresses
• Translate tech packs, sketches, and fit comments into production patterns
• Execute fit revisions and pattern corrections through final production approval
• Partner closely with Design, Technical Design, Production, and overseas vendors
• Ensure consistency in fit, grading, construction, and quality across all styles
• Review production samples and troubleshoot pattern-related issues
• Manage multiple priorities while meeting seasonal production deadlines

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production patternmaking experience in women’s apparel
• Extensive recent experience with women’s dresses (required)
• Advanced proficiency in TUKA Pattern Design Software
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, grading, drape, and pattern engineering
• Proven experience creating production-ready patterns (not development or sample-only)
• Excellent technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment
• Preferred Background: Production Patternmaker specializing in women’s dresses, Experience with both woven and knit dress construction, Strong expertise in fit corrections, grading, and production approvals, Experience partnering with overseas factories and production vendors, Background in contemporary, premium, or dress-focused apparel brands