Patternmaker / Patronist(E)

Closet Core Patterns is hiring We are a modern sewing pattern company, designing beautifully drafted patterns and resources for the home sewist. We are currently looking to fill a maternity leave replacement for a part-time patternmaker. Read on for more info
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**Patternmaker**

**Responsibilities**
- Work with our creative director to design beautifully drafted and thoughtfully constructed garments, working from sketches, technical flats, and our library of pattern blocks and reference materials
- Use professional drafting software to digitize patterns, ensuring precision, accuracy, and employing good drafting conventions in two different sizes for each design (a straight size 8 with a B cup, a curvy size 18 with D cup)
- Cut and assemble preliminary samples and mock-ups for review on dress forms and sample models (with assistance from our samplemaker)
- Mock-up 3D models of garments using Clo 3D to review fit and proportion
- Work with the pattern team to test and refine construction methods for inclusion in pattern instruction booklets, which assist our customers in the construction of the garment
- Coordinate pattern deliverables, schedules, and deadlines with our production manager - ensure we are able to meet tight monthly and quarterly production deadlines
- Coordinate with our grader to grade each size into our full size range. Once pattern has been returned from grader, do due diligence to ensure accuracy and quality across entire size range. Walk pattern pieces, review and verify construction marks and notations, review finished measurement charts, and mockup all graded sizes in 3D to verify grading proportions.
- Make changes and adjustments as needed based on internal and external testing
- Prepare files for export and formatting by our graphic design team

**About You**
- A skilled and experienced patternmaker with at least 3 years professional experience
- A degree or DEC in fashion design and/or patternmaking
- Exceptional patternmaking skills with the ability to transform an idea or 2D drawing into a beautiful, well-fitting garment
- An experienced and confident user of cad drafting software (ie. Optitex, Gerber, PAD) - Optitex is preferred as this is the software we use internally
- Experience working with fit models, and making fit adjustments as needed
- Experience drafting for plus sizes is an asset
- Experience with 3d modelling software like Clo-3D is an asset, but basic training can be provided
- Must be based in Montreal and available to work in-person in our studio 1-2 days a week
- Conversationally fluent in English
- A great team player - enjoy working as part of a team towards a shared goal
- Good time management and organizational skills

This is a part-time position for approximately 20 hours a week. A flexible schedule is possible, but we require at least one day a week being physically present in our studio in order to maximize efficiency with our pattern production team. A laptop with Optitex will be provided if needed. Hourly rate is based on experience.

**To Apply**

**Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity + Inclusion**:
Diversity is our gift, inclusion our ethos, and equity our daily focus. We are grateful for the richness of experience, opportunity and point of view that arises from building and growing a diverse team. We want every employee to feel supported, empowered and celebrated just as they are; this is part of our DNA. As lifelong learners, we continually focus on providing our people with the support they need to thrive both professionally and personally.

**En français**:
Closet Core Patterns embauche Nous sommes une entreprise moderne de patrons de couture, qui conçoit des patrons et des ressources de qualité pour la couturière à domicile. Nous cherchons actuellement à pourvoir un remplacement de congé de maternité pour un(e) patronist(e) à temps partiel. Lisez la suite pour plus d'informations

**Patronist(e)**

**Responsabilités**
- Travailler avec notre directrice de la création pour concevoir des vêtements bien dessinés et bien construits, à partir de croquis, de dessins techniques et de notre bibliothèque de patrons et de documents de référence
- Utiliser un logiciel de dessin professionnel pour numériser les patrons, en veillant à la précision, à l'exactitude et à l'utilisation de bonnes conventions de dessin dans deux tailles différentes pour chaque modèle (une taille 8 avec un bonnet B, une taille 18 avec un bonnet D)
- Couper et assembler des échantillons préliminaires et des maquettes pour les examiner sur des mannequins et des modèles
- Réaliser des maquettes de vêtements en 3D à l'aide de Clo 3D pour vérifier l'ajustement et les proportions
- Travailler avec l'équipe des patrons pour tester et affiner les méthodes de construction à inclure dans les livrets d'instructions des patrons, qui aident nos clients à construire le vêtement
- Coordonner les livraisons de patrons, les calendriers