PATTERN MAKER

Product Development Pattern Maker

A Furniture Product Development Pattern Maker bridges the gap between design and manufacturing, transforming conceptual sketches and prototypes into precise, functional, and production-ready templates. They ensure new furniture designs are durable, cost-effective, and optimized for mass manufacturing. This position is based at our Upholstery headquarters in Newton, NC.

Responsibilities:

• Prototype Development: Work closely with designers and product developers to build and modify physical mock-up sample frames for New Product Development.
• Pattern Creation: Develop highly accurate cutting patterns (fabric, leather, or poly) for upholstered furniture, ensuring a perfect fit for various cushion sizes and shapes.
• Digital & Software Operations: Digitize patterns and generate optimized cut markers (using software like Lectra or Morgan) to minimize material waste and improve fabric utilization.
• Documentation: Create and manage style numbers, part codes, and detailed specification (spec) sheets detailing the exact materials needed (springs, webbing, poly).
• Quality Assurance & Troubleshooting: Evaluate test samples for structural integrity and comfort, tweaking and adjusting patterns to make them production-friendly.
• Manufacturing Handoff: Train sewing, cutting, and upholstery associates on how to build and assemble new styles going into production.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Experience: Previous pattern-making experience, ideally in the furniture manufacturing industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in digital pattern-making software (CAD) and freehand measurement.
• Product Knowledge: Strong understanding of wood construction, upholstery techniques, and how different fabrics or leathers stretch and behave.
• Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy in measuring, calculating dimensions, and reading blueprints.
• Collaboration: Strong communication skills to partner with cross-functional teams like Quality Control, and Production

Benefits Include:

• Medical insurance available the first month following 30 days of employment
• FSA and HSA available
• Dental and Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid vacation upon hire
• Holidays
• AFLAC
• Critical Care Insurance
• Hospital Insurance
• On-site clinic
• Free mental health counseling