Job description template

Apparel Patternmaker Job Description Template

A copy-ready apparel patternmaker job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows apparel patternmakers earn a median of $62,750 ($30.17/hour); the middle 50% earn $42,620–$93,930.

Job title

Apparel Patternmaker

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable apparel patternmaker to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will draft patterns, make samples and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Draft patterns
  • Make samples
  • Fit garments
  • Grade sizes
  • Create markers
  • Write tech specs
  • Work with designers
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of pattern drafting and draping
  • Precision and problem-solving
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • Fashion design degree
  • CAD patternmaking certificate
  • Draping course
  • Experience with gerber AccuMark

Skills

  • Grading
  • Garment construction
  • CAD patternmaking
  • Tech packs
  • Communication
  • Patience

Work environment and schedule

Patternmakers work in design studios and factories. Full time, busy around seasons.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a apparel patternmaker job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Apparel Patternmaker” is the clearest; alternates include Fashion Patternmaker, Technical Designer, Pattern Grader.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of an apparel patternmaker so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Apparel Patternmaker training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Apparel Patternmaker hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

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