Pattern Maker

Pattern Maker Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Pattern Maker to support our Cutting, Sewing, and Upholstery teams in developing, maintaining, and improving patterns for all soft-goods across our furniture product lines. This role is critical for ensuring high-quality upholstery fit, manufacturability, and repeatable results. This role will report to the Upholstery Supervisor with a strong dotted line to engineering.

Pattern Maker Responsibilities:

Create, revise, and maintain physical and digital patterns for upholstery, fabric, and vinyl components across a wide variety of SKUs Develop patterns that ensure consistent fit, high quality, and manufacturability Translate engineering drawings and product specifications into workable sewing and upholstery templates Maintain an organized pattern library, ensuring version control and accessibility Create and support a fabric testing approval process for incoming customer orders Partner with Sewing, Cutting, and Upholstery teams to verify pattern functionality during prototype builds and production trials Validate yield efficiency and assist with fabric/vinyl nesting improvements Troubleshoot pattern-related issues impacting quality, fit, or takt time Provide shop floor support to operators, adjusting patterns as required Collaborate with Product Engineering and Upholstery Operators to translate design intent into feasible patterning solutions Participate in prototype builds and pilots to ensure smooth transition into production

Schedule & Pay:

Monday-Friday from 5 AM

• 3:30 PM (five 10-hour days).

Must be able to work additional mandatory

OVERTIME

on Saturdays from 4AM

• NOON.

(8 hours occasionally on Saturday) Starting pay is $26-35/HR depending on experience + PAY

INCREASE

after 90 Days!

Pattern Maker Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in upholstery, pattern making, sewing technology, and cut-and-sew manufacturing Understanding of fabric behavior, stretch, grain, and vinyl construction Proficient in manual pattern drafting and template production Ability to read engineering drawings and convert 3D shapes into accurate 2D patterns Strong collaboration and communication skills High attention to detail and craftsmanship Experience in furniture, automotive, marine, or similar upholstery industries Familiarity with CAD-based patterning tools (AutoCAD, Gerber, Optitex, Eastman, etc.) Prototype build or upholstery construction experience We value your privacy! Scammers often use well-known companies/employers, like Express Employment Professionals, to create fake job posts on platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed to get personal information from job seekers. We will not ask for secure information until you've completed a phone or in-person interview. Even then, we would only request this information through a secure system and never through text or social media messaging. If you are ever concerned about information that is being requested, please contact our office immediately at 616-281-0611, and we will confirm the authenticity of the job posting. #ST1

Pay:

$26.00

• $35.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person Pattern Maker Byron Center, MI 49315 $26

• $35 an hour
• Full-time $26
• $35 an hour

•

Full-time Pattern Maker Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Pattern Maker to support our Cutting, Sewing, and Upholstery teams in developing, maintaining, and improving patterns for all soft-goods across our furniture product lines. This role is critical for ensuring high-quality upholstery fit, manufacturability, and repeatable results. This role will report to the Upholstery Supervisor with a strong dotted line to engineering.

Pattern Maker Responsibilities:

Create, revise, and maintain physical and digital patterns for upholstery, fabric, and vinyl components across a wide variety of SKUs Develop patterns that ensure consistent fit, high quality, and manufacturability Translate engineering drawings and product specifications into workable sewing and upholstery templates Maintain an organized pattern library, ensuring version control and accessibility Create and support a fabric testing approval process for incoming customer orders Partner with Sewing, Cutting, and Upholstery teams to verify pattern functionality during prototype builds and production trials Validate yield efficiency and assist with fabric/vinyl nesting improvements Troubleshoot pattern-related issues impacting quality, fit, or takt time Provide shop floor support to operators, adjusting patterns as required Collaborate with Product Engineering and Upholstery Operators to translate design intent into feasible patterning solutions Participate in prototype builds and pilots to ensure smooth transition into production

Schedule & Pay:

Monday-Friday from 5 AM

• 3:30 PM (five 10-hour days).

Must be able to work additional mandatory

OVERTIME

on Saturdays from 4AM

• NOON.

(8 hours occasionally on Saturday) Starting pay is $26-35/HR depending on experience + PAY

INCREASE

after 90 Days!

Pattern Maker Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in upholstery, pattern making, sewing technology, and cut-and-sew manufacturing Understanding of fabric behavior, stretch, grain, and vinyl construction Proficient in manual pattern drafting and template production Ability to read engineering drawings and convert 3D shapes into accurate 2D patterns Strong collaboration and communication skills High attention to detail and craftsmanship Experience in furniture, automotive, marine, or similar upholstery industries Familiarity with CAD-based patterning tools (AutoCAD, Gerber, Optitex, Eastman, etc.) Prototype build or upholstery construction experience We value your privacy! Scammers often use well-known companies/employers, like Express Employment Professionals, to create fake job posts on platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed to get personal information from job seekers. We will not ask for secure information until you've completed a phone or in-person interview. Even then, we would only request this information through a secure system and never through text or social media messaging. If you are ever concerned about information that is being requested, please contact our office immediately at 616-281-0611, and we will confirm the authenticity of the job posting. #ST1

Pay:

$26.00

• $35.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person