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Major Sportswear Manufacturer who sells to QVC and private label companies they are located on 38th St. and 7th Ave they are looking for a Tukateck Patternmaker. This is a Freelance assignment for 4-6 weeks please read my Job Description – Detail oriented patternmaker with ample experience fitting garments. Product categories we would need the candidate to be well versed in are all knit tops and bottoms, woven tops and bottoms and outerwear, missy and plus size. Candidate must be adept working across a wide variety of fabrics and should be extremely proficient in taking a fit approved size small and making the necessary spec adjustments to get to a fit approved plus sized garment. Candidate also must be willing to come to work in our office. Tukatech experience a must!

Our client is an advanced contemporary women's apparel brand. They are seeking a Head of Production Pattern Maker to lead the refinement of production-ready patterns for our ready-to-wear collection. This role is essential in transforming the design teams vision into precise, scalable patterns that meet our standards for fit, construction, and premium craftsmanship. Head of Production Patternmaker Responsibilities : • Develop and refine production-ready patterns across categories including tops, pants, dresses, and blazers, ensuring consistent fit and construction. • Communicate fit intent, garment balance, and construction details clearly to Designers and Technical Designers • Attend production fittings and implement necessary updates : Use Gerber to adjust patterns based on fit comments, Cut and sew test samples to verify new pattern accuracy, Inspect finished samples and advise on required changes • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Raw Materials, Quality Control, and Production to ensure design integrity and feasibility in manufacturing • Deliver assignments on schedule in accordance with the production calendar and manage the team to be aligned • Lead, train, and mentor team : providing hands-on guidance, technical support, and regular feedback to maintain high standards and foster team development • Oversee and review the work of team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment • Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented team environment that emphasizes quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement • Anticipate and resolve issues related to production timelines, quality, or costing; proactively communicate risks to management and partners • Create and maintain Cutters Musts and digital pattern files in the shared library • Ensure fit and sizing consistency across development and production fit models • Stay current on industry trends, competitor standards, and emerging patternmaking technologies Head of Production Patternmaker Qualifications : • 10+ years of experience as a Pattern Maker in the apparel industry • Strong technical expertise across a range of categories, with a focus on tailoring • Proficiency in patternmaking CAD software : Gerber Lectra (preferred) • Strong computer skills : MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint • Proven leadership skills, including the ability to train and mentor others • In-depth knowledge of fabric behavior and performance in mass production • Able to work in a fluid, fast-paced, multi-channel environment