Pattern & Sewing Room Manager

Trina Turk

Company: Trina Turk – Women’s and Men`s Contemporary Apparel

About Us:

Trina Turk and Mr Turk are contemporary fashion brands recognized for vibrant design, exceptional quality, and California-inspired style.

With an in-house design and development team, we create seasonal collections that are sold through our retail stores, e-commerce, and wholesale partners.

We are seeking a highly skilled Pattern & Sewing Room Manager / Sen. Pattern Maker to oversee our in-house sample room operations, support the product development and domestic production process. This role requires hands‑on technical expertise, exceptional organizational ability, and a collaborative approach to manage a small but highly skilled team of 10 people.

The ideal candidate has exceptional knowledge of garment construction for men & women, fit, pattern development and thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Only candidates with demonstrated expertise in men`s pattern making will be considered.

This is a full‑time, on‑site position.

• Oversee and manage all daily operations and workflow of the in‑house sample sewing room.
• Supervise and mentor a team of 5 sample sewers, 2 sample cutters, 2 pattern makers and 1 marking and grading technician.
• Ensure all development and production samples are produced on time and meet company standards for quality, fit and workmanship.
• Maintain sample room equipment, supplies, fabric inventory, workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with design, technical design, and production teams to ensure seamless communication between departments.

• Develop and modify patterns from designer sketches and tech packs using Gerber
• Create production‑ready patterns for men`s and women`s with strong emphasis on menswear
• Conduct fittings and make pattern corrections based on design and fit comments.
• Ensure consistency in grading, pattern standards and fit across all product categories.
• Support the transition from development to production, including preparing spec sheets, pattern cards, mini markers and pattern digitization as needed.

• 7+ years of experience in women’s and men`s apparel pattern making and with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Advanced Gerber expertise including pattern making, digitizing, marking and grading.
• Strong technical knowledge of contemporary garment engineering and construction, fit evaluation, and production requirements.
• Proven leadership experience to manage sample room and pattern maker workflow, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high quality standards.
• Collaborative, hands‑on, and solutions‑oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee clothing allowance and discount on apparel
• Opportunities for growth within a creative, fast‑paced environment