Fabric/Apparel Patternmaker jobs in California

Position: Patternmaker AGOLDE

Industry: Apparel I Fashion

Employment Type: Full Time; Monday - Friday

Work Location: 5715 Bickett Street, Huntington Park, CA 90255

Reports To: Pattern/Operations Manager (under the COO)

CITIZENS of HUMANITY | AGOLDE |

Within the Citizens of Humanity group, you’ll find Citizens of Humanity and AGOLDE. Two premium denim labels, each of which boasts a uniquely directional voice and clearly carved place in the denim market. We are incredibly proud of each brand’s independence, but even more so of the characteristics that unite them. Built upon a philosophical foundation of commitment to quality and uncompromising standards, our core values support everything we do. We use only the most innovative fabrics sourced from around the world and facilitate product development in our vertically owned facilities to create denim of the highest caliber. We personally and carefully test every fit and fabric, and believe the practicality of a jean is as important as its design. Companywide, each brand is committed to being thoughtful in the creation of our denim and uses advanced methods to reduce our imprint on the environment, including laser technology, ozone machines and high-efficiency wash methods. In short, we invest in the future and look forward to all that is ahead.

You can find our brands at retailers globally including 10 Corso Como, Browns, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdales, forward by Elyse Walker, Goop, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Holt Renfrew, Hypebeast, Intermix, Isetan, Kith, Lane Crawford, Liberty London, Luisaviaroma, Matches Fashion, Moda Operandi, Mytheresa, Neiman Marcus, Net-a-Porter, No. 6 Store, Nordstrom, Revolve, Saks Fifth Avenue, Selfridges, Shopbop, SSENSE, and TSUM.

Responsibilities:

• Create first through production patterns for AGOLDE for a full range of sportswear styles, from pants and jackets, to tops and dresses.
• Work with tech adviser to import technical packages for costing and production.
• Experience with multiple fabrications, with an emphasis on denim a big plus.
• Shrinkage knowledge.
• Drape, draft, and issue cuts.
• Attend fittings, measure garments and document and implement changes..
• Work with sample makers to ensure proper garment construction and to ensure pre-production samples meet requirements..
• Spec and fit approvals for pre-production, final production samples.
• Partner/ Collaborate with design and product development teams to craft collection.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in pattern making and contemporary fit Formal education in Pattern Making and Apparel Production.
• Strong trend and fashion awareness.
• Experience with intricate, designer-level patterns and fabrications.
• Knowledge of garment dyes, woven and leather.
• Tailoring experience, excellent draping skills, and strong construction and sewing knowledge a MUST.
• Ability to be a team-player and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PLM and Microsoft Teams.
• First through Production Pattern maker.
• Gerber v12 or v15 Preferred; proficient in computer patternmaking.
• Must have good communication and written skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Citizens of Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer