Pattern and Spec Maker

Production Development – Pattern and Spec Maker

Bradington-Young is a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation. Hooker Furnishings, in its 101st year of business, is a designer, marketer and importer of case goods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture and fabric-upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality and contract markets. Bradington-Young has been crafting high quality leather seating for over 30 years.

We have a family-focused culture.

We are committed to giving back to our community.

We believe in our product and craft each piece of furniture with pride and care.

We are seeking a skilled and detail orientated Production Development – Pattern and Spec Maker to join our domestic manufacturing team. This role plays a critical part in transforming design concepts into production ready patterns and specifications that ensure quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with inside upholstery, trim work, and pattern creation, proficiency in all three is highly preferred and will be a key asset in the role.

The candidate will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative, high quality, and market ready upholstery products.

• Work closely with design teams to interpret design concepts and bring them to life.
• Partner with production teams to ensure upholstery and trim processes are optimized for manufacturing.
• Provide hands-on technical support and resolve construction challenges as needed.
• Participate in the creation of new prototypes, evaluating fit, comfort, and visual appeal.
• Offer suggestions and make adjustments based on testing results and feedback.
• Identify ways to improve upholstery, trim, and development workflows for greater efficiency.
• Stay informed about industry trends and evolving tools and techniques.
• Develop accurate patterns for new upholstery designs by hand.
• Create detailed product specifications including dimensions, materials, and construction details.
• Maintain organized documentation of all patterns and specifications.
• Modify patterns and specs to enhance quality and production efficiency.

• Must be able to perform inside upholstery, trim work, and pattern making, proficiency in all three areas is a strong plus.
• Prior experience in upholstery pattern making or a similar role in the furniture industry, preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of upholstery construction and materials.
• Proficiency with hand tools used in pattern creation; CAD experience is a plus.
• Ability to interpret technical drawing and bring them to life.
• High attention to detail and craftsmanship
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborative and effective communicator.
• Ability to lift materials and patterns up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, bend, and work with tools for extended periods in a production environment.