Jessilyn Personnel Patternmaker-Handbags

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.


Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Woolrich Field Apparel Production Coordinator (Woolrich, PA)

Woolrich, Inc., The Original Outdoor Clothing Company, has an entry level apparel technical design/manufacturing field support position opening at its headquarters located in Woolrich, Pennsylvania.

Primary responsibilities will include providing technical design and field support to our manufacturing partners producing military contracts. These duties will include developing and assembling prototype garments, providing instruction to operators assembling garments and assisting with monitoring production activities and troubleshooting assembly issues that impact product quality, cost and on time delivery. Frequent travel to manufacturing partners is required.

Qualifications include BS Degree in Fashion Apparel Management or related curriculum. Must posses hands on knowledge of product specifications, pattern making, grading, garment construction and sewing methods. Must posses knowledge of Word and Excel. Knowledge of PDM Software and/or pattern making software a plus.

Overview of Woolrich, Inc.

Woolrich, Inc. is an internationally recognized lifestyle brand company headquartered in Woolrich, Pennsylvania. We design, manufacture, market and sell outdoor lifestyle products worldwide. Our core product categories consist of men’s and women’s sportswear, outerwear, hunting apparel, military apparel, blankets and woven fabrics. We also have numerous licensing partners that market apparel, apparel accessories, home furnishings and outdoor gear under the Woolrich label throughout Europe, Japan and the United States.

Products designed, manufactured and marketed by Woolrich are sold through multiple distribution channels...mostly large outdoor specialty stores, big box retailers, government agencies and directly to consumers through our consumer catalog, e-commerce website and our own retail stores.

For more information on Woolrich, Inc., visit our website at www.woolrich.com. EOE

Posted by Kris Iringan

Assistant Production/Designer (Los Angeles)

A Garment/Fashion company needs a full-time Assistant Production and Designer, must be able to do the followings;

- Assisting Production Manager for garment production, familiar with garment production processes.
- Assisting designers for development production, familiar with fabrics and printed fabrics.
- Having experience in garment and textile industries.
- Being able to follow up on designs and printed fabric
- Being able to work with computer
- Follow up special projects and developments
- Being bi-lingual is a plus
- Having knowledge about patterns and markers is a plus.

If you qualify, please send your resume

• Location: Los Angeles
• Compensation: Very competative along with benefits
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

PostingID: 1539551552


Posted by Kris Iringan