Freelance RTW Patternmaker

Location: New York City

Role Type: Full-time

The Role

Veronica Beard is an elevated American ready-to-wear brand that strikes the balance between cool and classic. The brand provides a modern perspective on iconic wardrobe pieces and delivers a lifestyle offering that has expanded to include jeans and shoes. Thoughtfully designed with feminine silhouettes and refined tailoring, the collection is intuitively built for real life – empowering her from day to night, work to weekend, and everywhere in between.

Veronica Beard is looking for a Freelance RTW Patternmaker to work closely with our Design, Product Development, and Tech Design Teams. The position is fully remote with occasional in-person fittings in our NYC corporate office. The ideal candidate will have extensive women’s patternmaking experience.

Responsibilities

  • Work on pattern corrections from Proto through TOP stage (Development through Production)
  • Draft development pattern based on sketch, specs, and block given
  • Attend in person and virtual fittings as needed, seasonally
  • Work directly with Product Development and Technical Design teams to understand desired fit & pattern corrections, including phone calls and emails when needed
  • Make pattern revisions according to fit comments and adjusted specs
  • Provide updated cutters must and paper pattern after corrections

    Requirements

    • 10 years experience as a womenswear pattern maker
    • Ability to work remotely
    • Experience in leading fittings
    • Strong knowledge of garment construction
    • Ability to translate fit comments to pattern corrections
    • Ability to communicate and interface with technical design & production team
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
    • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
    • Strong time management and multitasking skills
    • Strong organizational skills, technical & detail-oriented
    • Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
    • Dedicated, deadline-driven and self-motivated

    How to Apply

    Please email careers@veronicabeard.com with your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements and any other pertinent materials.

    Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.