Pattern Maker I

Pattern Maker

Varsity Spirit, a Varsity Brands company - the driving force in spirit across cheer, dance, band and yearbook.

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit's 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

Our Commitment to Safety

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants' physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct.

Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements.

Work Type:
Hybrid

Work Hours:

M-Th Office, Friday WFH (8/9a-4/5pm)

Work Location:

14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

Please note:

This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must be able to work from the designated location without company-sponsored relocation

How You Will Make an Impact

The Pattern Maker is responsible for developing and refining accurate apparel patterns from initial concept through production, using established base patterns and design specifications across multiple silhouette categories. This role partners closely with Design and the Sample Room to establish construction standards, create specifications and sewing instructions, lead fittings, evaluate garment fit, and incorporate revisions that support quality, consistency, and production readiness.

The Pattern Maker applies strong technical expertise in pattern making, grading, garment construction, and computerized pattern systems to translate creative concepts into well-fitting, manufacturable products.

What You Will Do

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Execute 1st through production patterns according to design requirements using established base patterns in all silhouette categories
• Create 1st through production specs and initial sewing instructions in PDM/PLM
• Collaborate with Design and Sample Room to establish style construction standards
• Work with sample room to execute fit and sew-by samples
• Lead fittings and identify needed revisions with Design on assigned styles
• Review Catalogue and Production approval samples and issue sample reports through PDM/PLM for assign styles
• Evaluate fit of sample on dress form and on live model(s)
• Other duties upon requests

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in Gerber Accu Mark 12 and PDM/PLM systems
• Excellent pattern making and grading skills with a focus on active knit sportswear but some experience in woven fabric
• Exceptional understanding of garment construction and fit
• Ability to translate sketches into three-dimensional designs
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills, must be task-oriented and organized
• Maintain a positive, encouraging attitude in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible in terms of changing priorities and dealing with multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to work with internal and external departments, including but not limited to engineering, production, and off-site manufacturing facilities
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Education/Experience

• AA Degree in Pattern making or comparable experience preferred
• 2-5 years experience in manual and Gerber based computerized pattern making
• Experience with knit apparel
• Previous experience in computerized grading preferred
• PDM/PLM experienced…