The applicant will work with the Product Development and Design teams to create and produce uniforms and costumes for our multiple catalogs.

Required:

- Bachelor degree in Fashion Design, or at least 5 years in the industry

- 1-3 years experience in CAD for fashion (PAD, Gerber)

- Solid understanding of pattern making techniques and theory

- Solid understanding of garment construction and techniques

- Knowledge of knit fabrics and their characteristics

- Proficient in Excel, word, and other Microsoft programs

- Knowledge of Illustrator

Responsibilities:

- Interpret sketches into patterns for multiple catalogs

- Collaborate with Product Development Manager and team to problem solve new design/construction techniques

- Conduct fit meetings with Designers and Product Development Manager

- Perform all pattern corrections from fit meetings

- Make sample markers for each pattern made

- Sample Costing and Yield Markers for multiple catalogs Other possible responsibilities:

- Attend Dance Merchant Shows as a representative of AWCT

- Custom Pattern Making

- Data Analysis for end of season meetings

- Flat sketches for price list and overseas development - Costume Design

Responsible for sewing development & production samples for 8 different catalogs and custom designs. Work with sample sewing team to complete all samples by assigned due dates. Partner with Patternmakers, Technical Designers and Designers to advise more workable, cost effective sample construction alternative’s while maintaining the design integrity.

High School diploma or equivalent is preferred. Technical school a plus.

• Work closely with patternmakers and technical designers to problem solve construction and sewing finishes and advise best garment construction alternatives.

• Detect and advise pattern errors for correction prior to release.

• Skilled sewer with minimum 5 years sample making experience.

• Ability to work with all types of fabrics, but main focus will be on knits. • Ability to work with all types of product including jackets, coats, dresses, pants, tops and accessories.

• Experience working with single and double needle sewing machines, coverstitch, triple needle coverstitch, four and five spool marrow and binding machines. Familiar with basic machine care.

• Problem solving

• Quality Orientation

• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

• Safety awareness

• Detail - attentive Desired Competencies

• Cultural competence

• Teamwork

• Innovation

• Stress tolerance

• Communication