Saturday, November 28, 2009

American Apparel Patternmaker (Los Angeles)

Title Patternmaker - Los Angeles
Location USA / California, Southern
Category Patternmaking
Type Full Time
Duration Permanent
Criteria Entry Level
Description

ABOUT US
Located in Downtown Los Angeles, American Apparel is the largest vertically integrated clothing manufacturer and retailer in the United States. As an international brand, American Apparel manages all aspects of its business under one roof, which enables us to stay competitive, while avoiding exploitive labor tactics. It is this that also allows us to constantly discover new ways of doing business differently and to give back to those who keep our company's success blooming: our workforce. We take pride in being leaders of an industrial revolution.

At American Apparel, we believe that providing employees with decent working conditions in a technology-driven environment allows the company to attain the highest levels of efficiency. This structure of efficiency ensures American Apparel's competitive edge in the open global market. We are an equal opportunity employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of this position is to create digital patterns from existing blocks. Must work well under pressure and understand marker making, sewing, cutting, and fabric performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Makes digital patterns in PAD Systems (pattern software)
  • Grades digital patterns for sizing purposes
  • Walks patterns
  • Works with the samples
  • Uses digital plotter
  • Works closely with technical package writer
  • Specs garments

    QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS
  • Read English &/or Spanish
  • Write English &/or Spanish
  • Computer knowledge of Microsoft office & PAD System
  • Time management skills
  • Analytical (investigative, questioning, etc.) mind
  • Well organized and detail oriented
  • Problem solving skills
  • Knowledge of digital pattern making with PAD System or Gerber
  • Knowledge of fitting and drapery
  • Willing to be a team player
  • Must have minimum of one year experience as patternmaker

    BENEFITS
    Besides offering some of the highest wages in the apparel industry, we offer the following benefits to all of our employees, sewers and administrators alike, as a matter of policy:

  • Personal time-off
  • Affordable healthcare for employees and their families
  • Company-subsidized lunches
  • On-site masseurs
  • Free parking and subsidized bus passes
  • Free ESL classes
  • Free health and safety education
  • Free fitness classes
  • Proper lighting and ventilation
  • The most up-to-date equipment

    IMPORTANT
  • Check out www.americanapparel.net and www.americanapparelstore.com
  • You must have the required job skills
  • You must be authorized to work in United States for any employer
  • You must be able to attend an interview at our Downtown Los Angeles facility
  • You must be willing to work on-site at our Downtown Los Angeles facility: no contractors, no relocation offered
  • If available, provide links to your online resume or portfolio


  • Posted by Kris Iringan

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