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 IND1 #ZR #LI-RS1