What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sample Maker position at Digit Pattern Services?
Company Description
DIGIT Pattern Services is a professional digital pattern making, grading, pre-production, and micro-production company that specializes in helping emerging designers and growing apparel businesses bring their designs to life. Our production process expertise allows DIGIT to offer concise, step-by-step consulting through the development process. From precise pattern digitization and in-house fit testing, to skilled cutting and production sewing, we ensure our customers gain valuable insight to the stages that move their ideas off paper. Our hands-on consulting, paired with a dedication to local manufacturing and production, means designers become a part of a sustainable fashion community.
Role Description
This is a part-time on-site role located in Chicago, IL for a Sample Maker at Digit Pattern Services. The Sample Maker will be responsible for creating samples based on design specifications, collaborating with the design team, and ensuring accurate and timely completion of samples to be used as references for future production. Expected hours: 8 – 20 per week.
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of sew-by or TOP Sample Maker experience
- Experience handling different types of fabric and materials such as jersey knits, silks, and wools.
- Experience with applying invisible zippers, baby hems, plackets, pockets, shirring, and/or welt pockets
- Skilled in pattern making and sample creation
- Attention to detail and precision in sample construction
- Ability to follow design specifications and instructions
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to effectively communicate improvements and errors within the designs to the design team
- Experience with and ability to adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines
Salary : $25 - $35