Men's wear 1-Prod. Patternmaker Gerber

Company Description Jessilyn Personnel Inc., together New York City’s leading apparel executive search firm located in the heart of Manhattan’s fashion district. With over three decades of recruitment experience and a deep background in the apparel business, the firm offers a strong understanding of fashion industry needs. Jessilyn Personnel focuses on long-term partnerships, building relationships with both clients and applicants to ensure strong matches. The team conducts in-depth interviews and portfolio reviews to confirm that candidates are qualified before presenting them to clients. Serving a wide range of fashion roles, Jessilyn maintains a large applicant database and works closely with human resources departments to fill specialized positions.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Men’s Wear 1-Production Patternmaker Gerber role based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The patternmaker will create and develop first and production patterns for men’s wear using Gerber CAD systems, ensuring accurate fit and construction for all styles. Day-to-day responsibilities include translating design sketches and technical packs into patterns, conducting fittings, and making pattern corrections and adjustments as needed. The role involves collaborating closely with designers, technical designers, and production teams to maintain brand standards, quality, and consistency across garments. Additional tasks include preparing patterns for sample room use, updating documentation, and adhering to production timelines.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Pattern Making and Pattern Design skills for men’s apparel.
• Candidates should possess proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), ideally Gerber or similar patternmaking software.
• Candidates should possess practical Sewing knowledge and garment construction understanding.
• Candidates should possess experience with Fitting, including evaluating garment fit and executing pattern adjustments.
• Previous experience as a first- or production patternmaker in men’s wear is highly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of fabric behavior, grading, and manufacturing processes is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy in measurements, and the ability to meet tight deadlines are required.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with design, technical, and production teams are important.