Pattern Maker

Position Summary:

The Pattern Maker manages the process of developing a product or enhancing existing products in order to meet customer expectations effectively.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Product Development Coordinator to understand and interpret product concepts.

• Develops poly, cushions, and cutting patterns with precision and efficiency.

• Makes and maintains product specifications for each new style.

• Works with outside vendors to coordinate product materials for new styles and one-time customs.

• Conducts thorough quality assessment at each stage of the development process to ensure adherence to design standards and specifications.

• Stays abreast of industry trends, materials, and techniques to continually enhance product quality and innovation.

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Experience/Certifications/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must have at least 5 years of experience in high end furniture upholstery including furniture manufacturing

Abilities/Key Competencies/Skills:

• Must be able to work thoughtfully and thoroughly with continuous attention to detail

• Must be able to apply printed matching of fabric to the frame.

• The ability to stand, walk, stoop and bend for up to eight hours or more daily

• Ability to learn quickly and retain a wide range of small details concerning multiple product types, tasks, system processes, issues, and/or projects

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Comfortable multi-tasking, or, pivoting between tasks as the need arises

• Willingness to learn new products, procedures, and processes as business needs change

• A friendly attitude with the ability to deliver exceptional customer service and be a team player and stay self-motivated in a fast-paced environment

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.