Master Pattern Maker - Internal Production and Innovation

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Position Details

Title: Master Pattern Maker- Internal Production and Innovation

Department: Supply Chain Services- Internal Development

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Internal Product Development and Innovation

Location: Irvine Admin, Kentucky

Job Classification: Hybrid

Job Summary

The Master Pattern Maker- Internal Production and Innovation works to provide timely and accurate patterns for the Carhartt Crafted Series and other special projects. The job involves constant communication both within the Department, Technical Design, Design, Quality, Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Development. Create new patterns according to the design aesthetic, construction and specifications provided as well as build and apply appropriate grading tables as needed. Pattern development can involve working with sketches, photographs, garments, or documents referencing basic blocks. This role provides support and problem solving for engineering and manufacturing in the proto development stage through production. Working with Quality and Engineering to help guide the set ups of executable quality specifications that ensures the repeatability of the expectations to our consumer.

Associate Responsibilities

• Develop patterns through all phases to approval. Maintain fit and pattern consistency by collaborating with Technical Design and following fit consensus directions. Ensure patterns are correct before communicating their release.
• Evaluate pattern issues and provide support as needed to reach a resolution. Communicate the issue, progress, and resolution information to all departments involved.
• Collaborate with Product Development / Technical Design to develop patterns and specifications for new products.
• Translate and apply established grade rules to patterns as needed for new and updated carryover styles
• Develop and input grading information, style input, etc. as needed for new style setup.
• Manage pattern change requests pertaining to production patterns for all Internal Manufacturing facilities.
• Communicate the completion of style set ups to Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Technical Services, and Sourcing functions
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Development, and Engineering to support and facilitate the manufacturability of consistent, quality garments.
• Manage pattern database with up-to-date fabric shrinkage information. Review and develop shrinkage processes to promote correct methods are being used to encompass the fabric variables throughout expanding fabrication platforms.
• Prepare Patterns for the 3D solutions
• Work with Engineering and Quality to support JBS and Quality Specification needs.
• Compare pattern and PLM (Product Life-cycle Management) system for accuracy, correct pattern or notify Technical Design.
• Help support the Internal Cutting Departments and their production needs for markers, including recut markers for ongoing production.
• Integrate Engineering principles into the overall aspect of pattern construction. Learn basic Engineering tools to help expand scope of this integration.

Required Education

• Bachelors’ degree in Drafting, Apparel Textile Design, or related field, or equivalent years of related work experience.  

Required Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in Pattern design and grading, apparel design.
• Manufacturing and/or cutting environment experience required.
• Fit and form experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Intermediate computer skills required, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Cognitive or spatial coordination and observation skills required.
• Ability to communicate with leadership, internal and external customers required.
• Ability to lead projects and take initiative on assigned tasks outside of the regular scope of work.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks required.
• Knowledge of Gerber software system preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Office environment
• Travel up to 30% domestic and/or internationally

• Moderate lifting, up to 20 lbs.

• This position has a Hybrid location: Associate will work on-site regularly as needed for work activities.
• Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.

This position offers a comprehensive suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance for associates and their dependents. In addition to healthcare coverage, Carhartt provides short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Employees can also benefit from paid time off and designated paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All associates are required to understand and act in accordance with the Carhartt Core Values. Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee.