Salary: 95K
Make original handbag samples from designer’s drawing and
specifications. Prepare cutting die patterns and jigs for
production. Provide technical support to the factories
manufacturing these new styles. Enable Manufacturing Research
and Development Center staff to produce patterns and
prototyping samples of any possible construction and materials
for our Trading Good Vendors. Accurately interpret designer’s
sketches to develop patterns and prototypes/samples of world
class quality with quick turnaround for the development of new
product lines. Reduce the number of times a new style has to be
remade. Improving communication with designers and reducing
lead time. Contribute value-added engineering recommendations
while maintaining the designer’s vision of new products. Check
new dies and tooling for accuracy. Share knowledge, trouble-
shooting successes and other information to support the
learning process within the team, the development of apprentice
patternmakers and improve the overall quality of
prototypes/samples. The scope of responsibility for this
position includes developing patterns and prototypes/samples
for all current and new handbag styles in a wide variety of
materials (i.e., leather and/or fabric). Minimum 3 - 5 years
experience in handbag patternmaking and product development
processes. The ability to find creative, professional solutions
to design and construction problems. Experience with both
leather and man-made materials, lined and unlined. Ability to
make the entire sample: cutting clickers, skivers, welting
machines, embossing machines, folding machines, tablework, and
stitching. Personal leather goods and accessories patternmaking
experience very helpful. Knowledge of leather goods
manufacturing equipment and custom configuration. Familiarity
with standard industry materials and sources. Ability to make
die-ready patterns and collaborate on new tooling concepts, if
needed. Problem Solving, Decision Making & Work Relationship.
Oral and written understanding of the English language helpful.
Collaborative, team oriented and influence skills; ability to
manage expectations. Must be able to perform efficiently within
a high pressure, fast paced team environment. Highly detail
oriented. Ability to interact directly with designers and
product developers on new style samples. Partner with and
support sample makers during sample assembly. Ability to
trouble-shoot new style assembly procedures challenges with
sample makers and to collaborate with manager on problem
solving recommendations.
Please send resumes as a Word Document.
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