Freelance Sewing Pattern Maker

Galactic Armory is hiring an experienced cosplay patternmaker to design graded fantasy genre sewing patterns and write the complete construction guides that go with them. Each project is one character build from a well-known tabletop or gaming franchise. You will take it from reference images or concept art to a finished, photographed costume and a print-ready tutorial book that a skilled hobbyist can follow start to finish. This is a work-for-hire role. The patterns, guides, and photos are published by Galactic Armory. Franchise and project details are shared after an NDA is signed. What you'll create: Graded pattern files in at least 8 sizes (XS to 4XL), as layered PDFs so buyers can show only their size, in home-print (US Letter, A4) and copy-shop (A0) formats with a scale key and page-assembly map. Style variations where they make sense, for example a screen-accurate version plus sleeved and sleeveless alternates, with notes on what changes between them. Measurement guide with a body diagram and a size chart in both cm and inches. Read-before-you-begin section covering difficulty, expectations, mock-up guidance, and design decisions made from studying the source references. Terminology page with simple diagrams (notches, punch holes, stay stitch, stitch in the ditch, tuck pleats, and so on). Material breakdown with recommended fabrics, notions and trims, and yardage tables per size and fabric width. Cutting instructions and fabric layouts for every fabric (shell, lining, contrast, interfacing). Step-by-step construction tutorial, often 80+ numbered steps, each with clear process photos and written instructions, plus tips, warnings, and alternate methods. Specialty techniques as the costume calls for them: quilting, piping, satin-stitch trim, heat-transfer vinyl, cording, structural support, weathering and distressing. Finished costume photography and, for tricky steps, short supporting video clips. Responsibilities Study source references (official art, in-game or on-screen captures, 3D turnarounds) and plan an accurate, buildable design. Draft original patterns and grade them across the full size range. Sew and fit mock-ups, then build the final costume while documenting every step in photos. Write clear, friendly, step-by-step instructions that an intermediate-to-advanced sewist can follow without outside help. Test materials and techniques, and explain in the guide what worked, what didn’t, and which alternatives readers can use. Produce the supporting pages: measurement chart, terminology, material lists, yardage tables, and cutting layouts. Deliver print-ready pattern files and either a laid-out guide or organized source files for our layout team. [Confirm which] Revise guides from editor feedback and pattern-tester reports before release. Meet agreed milestones (reference plan, mock-up, final build, draft guide, final files) and keep project details confidential. What we're looking for Required A portfolio of finished cosplay or costume builds at a high level of accuracy and finish. At least one published pattern with a written construction guide or tutorial, paid or free. A sewing pattern alone is not enough; we need to see your instructions. Strong flat patterning and drafting skills, plus experience grading across a wide size range. Advanced garment construction: tailoring, linings, structured collars and lapels, curved seams, and couture finishing. Clear process photography (good lighting, contrasting thread where it helps, close-ups of each step). Clear, approachable technical writing in English. Comfort working from reference images and making deliberate, documented design calls. Preferred Experience with tabletop RPG, video game, or animation costumes. Pattern software ("CLO 3D", "Seamly2D", "Valentina", or "Adobe Illustrator") and layered-PDF output. Adobe InDesign or similar layout experience. Specialty skills: quilting, piping, embroidery, heat-transfer vinyl, foam or EVA armor, weathering and distressing. Short-form video for tricky steps. An existing audience or reputation in the cosplay community. No AI policy Pattern drafting and grading Written instructions, tips, and all other text Photos, diagrams, illustrations, and video Material lists, size charts, and layouts You will be asked to confirm this in your contract for each guide. Using AI-generated content is grounds for rejecting the deliverable and ending the contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr ProductionHUB, Inc.