Pattern and Spec Maker
Hooker Furnishings Corporation
Production Development Pattern and Spec Maker
Bradington-Young is a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation. Hooker Furnishings, in its 101st year of business, is a designer, marketer and importer of case goods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture and fabric-upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality and contract markets. Bradington-Young has been crafting high quality leather seating for over 30 years.
We have a family-focused culture.
We are committed to giving back to our community.
We believe in our product and craft each piece of furniture with pride and care.
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and detail orientated Production Development Pattern and Spec Maker to join our domestic manufacturing team. This role plays a critical part in transforming design concepts into production ready patterns and specifications that ensure quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with inside upholstery, trim work, and pattern creation, proficiency in all three is highly preferred and will be a key asset in the role. The candidate will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative, high quality, and market ready upholstery products.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with design teams to interpret design concepts and bring them to life.
- Partner with production teams to ensure upholstery and trim processes are optimized for manufacturing.
- Provide hands-on technical support and resolve construction challenges as needed.
- Participate in the creation of new prototypes, evaluating fit, comfort, and visual appeal.
- Offer suggestions and make adjustments based on testing results and feedback.
- Identify ways to improve upholstery, trim, and development workflows for greater efficiency.
- Stay informed about industry trends and evolving tools and techniques.
- Develop accurate patterns for new upholstery designs by hand.
- Create detailed product specifications including dimensions, materials, and construction details.
- Maintain organized documentation of all patterns and specifications.
- Modify patterns and specs to enhance quality and production efficiency.
Candidates That Would Be a Great Fit
- Must be able to perform inside upholstery, trim work, and pattern making, proficiency in all three areas is a strong plus.
- Prior experience in upholstery pattern making or a similar role in the furniture industry, preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of upholstery construction and materials.
- Proficiency with hand tools used in pattern creation; CAD experience is a plus.
- Ability to interpret technical drawing and bring them to life.
- High attention to detail and craftsmanship
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborative and effective communicator.
- Ability to lift materials and patterns up to 75 lbs.
- Must be able to stand, bend, and work with tools for extended periods in a production environment.
Vacancy posted 16 hours ago
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