PATTERN MAKER Job at Bassett, Newton, NC

  • Bassett
  • Newton, NC

Job Description

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
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