Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Patternmaker is responsible for creating and engineering 1st Proto through Production patterns. This individual will work hand in hand with the Designers and Senior Patternmaker to bring their vision to life. This position will work primarily in Women’s Wovens but may be required to assist the Senior Patternmaker on other categories based on workload or calendar deadlines. To be part of the team, the individual must be within reasonable commuting distance of the Mumu HQ office in Los Angeles, CA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Designer and Senior Patternmaker to interpret their ideas into designs
• Create 1st specs and complete digital pattern using Tukatech software with all necessary construction and BOM call outs
• Write accurate sewing instructions and trim information that matches the created pattern
• Measure all reference garments, fit samples, PPS samples, and TOP samples
• Identify issues with the measured specs and call these out prior to the scheduled fittings
• Attend fittings with the Fit Tech, Designer, Fit Model, and Senior Patternmaker
• Participate in fittings correct fit issues, to problem solve design questions and provide construction advice
• Work closely with Design, PreProduction, Sample Sewers, Production team and QCs to achieve the desired construction and fit results
• Complete pattern work and pattern revisions as directed by the Senior Patternmaker
• Establish base size target specs
• Update specs and document fit comments throughout the development and preproduction process
• Problem solve with the Product Development and Production team to answer technical questions and solve problems
• Ensure size, fit, construction, and quality consistency
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, flexible in changing direction as needed
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe applications including Word, Excel, and Illustrator
• Proficient in Tukatech pattern making software
• Candidate must be highly organized and able to prioritize with a sense of urgency
• Candidate must be a team player, willing and able to work cross-functionally with multiple departments
• Dynamic problem solving and project management skills
• Must have proven knowledge of garment construction including points of measurement and sewing techniques
• Proven experience with lighter weight fabrics (chiffon, CDC, crepe) and draping techniques
• Must have a thorough understanding of patterns, grade rules, and garment engineering

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years’ technical experience as a Patternmaker
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in Women’s Apparel
• Tukatech experience is a plus
• Experience working with Plus Sizes is desirable
• Able to work and think independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent follow-through and attention to detail

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Excellent listening, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondences, and memos
• Ability to write and respond to email correspondence
• Ability to communicate desired results or changes through technical illustrations
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small group situations to other employees

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

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