Create and grade garment patterns to make viable samples and production runs. Monitor and adjust patterns to ensure proper fit, and production friendly construction.

Education:

Degree in apparel or fashion design preferred, or related industry experience.

Essential Functions:

• Create development patterns based on approved garment designs provided by the Design department
• Process patterns for photo samples as needed
• Adjust patterns as needed to achieve desired fit standard, issuing fit samples as required
• Adjust patterns as needed for best construction method
• Finalize development patterns and save for production. Establish available pattern options as required
• Accurately grade patterns to maintain GK fit standards across all sizes in production
• Develop pattern bases for all new fabrics, confirming proper fit thru testing as needed
• Adjust production patterns for shrink & stretch as needed for production orders
• Determine points of measure needed to completely finalize spec and provide direction regarding spec to pattern department clerk
• Assist in processing patterns for any new fabrics or for research and development testing
• Other duties as required

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent patternmaking skills (Lectra, Optitex or Gerber preferred)
• Knowledge of garment construction
• Strong Microsoft office skills, including Word and Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting
• Occasional standing and walking
• Occasional movement through various departments
• Manual dexterity of fingers and hands