Pattern Maker

About the role

The Pattern Maker develops and prepares patterns and templates for furniture components including wood, upholstery, metal, or mixed materials. This role involves interpreting technical drawings, CAD designs, and specifications to create production-ready patterns, collaborating with designers, engineers, and production teams to ensure feasibility and accuracy.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and prepare patterns/templates for furniture components (wood, upholstery, metal, or mixed materials)
• Interpret technical drawings, CAD designs, and specifications to create production-ready patterns
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and production teams to ensure feasibility and accuracy
• Modify and improve patterns based on production feedback, material behavior, and cost optimization
• Create prototypes or sample pieces to validate design and fit
• Ensure patterns meet quality standards, dimensions, and tolerances
• Maintain proper documentation and version control of all patterns and templates
• Support new product development (NPD) and continuous improvement initiatives
• Optimize material usage to reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Troubleshoot issues related to pattern accuracy and production defects

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Furniture Design, Industrial Design, Wood Technology, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in pattern making within furniture or related manufacturing
• Experience with upholstery patterns or woodworking templates is an advantage
• Flexible and "can do" attitude
• Able to work on agreed initiatives with minimal support
• People Management skills
• PC Skills (MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and databases), SAP program
• Collaborative working relationship
• Good communication in English

Benefits

• Competitive employee benefits
• Career development and ongoing training
• Supportive and friendly team environment with a true family feel
• 5 working days per week
• Working hours 07:30-16:30

About us

Since 1977, King Living has pioneered quality Australian design, continually pushing the boundaries of what furniture can achieve. Designed to adapt to changing lifestyles and built to last for generations, our furniture combines innovation with traditional craftsmanship. King Living has grown from a homegrown Australian business into a global brand. Family owned and operated, with our Support Centre based in Sydney, our showrooms and manufacturing centres span Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, China and Thailand.