Pattern Maker I (Active Knit Sportswear)

Location: Hybrid role based at 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, Texas 75244; office attendance Monday through Thursday and work from home on Fridays. Candidates must be able to work from the designated location without company-sponsored relocation assistance.

Company

hirify.global is a Varsity Brands company producing apparel, educational programs, competitions, and related services for cheerleading, dance, band, and yearbook programs.

What you will do

• Develop first through production apparel patterns from design requirements and established base patterns across multiple silhouette categories.
• Create production specifications and initial sewing instructions in PDM/PLM systems.
• Collaborate with Design and the Sample Room to establish construction standards and execute fit and sew-by samples.
• Lead fittings, evaluate garments on dress forms and live models, and identify required revisions.
• Review catalogue and production approval samples and issue sample reports through PDM/PLM.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Gerber AccuMark 12 and PDM/PLM systems.
• Strong patternmaking and grading skills, particularly with active knit sportswear; experience with woven fabrics is also useful.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and fit, including the ability to translate sketches into three-dimensional designs.
• Two to five years of manual and Gerber-based computerized patternmaking experience, including experience with knit apparel.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, task orientation, and the ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with Design, engineering, production, and internal and external manufacturing departments; Microsoft Office experience is required.

Nice to have

• AA degree in Patternmaking or comparable experience.
• Experience with computerized grading.
• Previous PDM/PLM experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety, wellbeing, service, passion, integrity, respect, innovation, and transparency are emphasized.
• Benefits-eligible employees may receive comprehensive healthcare benefits, HSA/FSA options, and a wellbeing program.
• Benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching, company-paid life and disability insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Additional offerings include an ownership program, employee resource groups, financial coaching, credit union access, volunteer opportunities, and employee discounts.