Apparel Sample Maker; Contractor

About Create Me

Create Me is an AI robotics company pioneering automated manufacturing for soft materials, starting with apparel. Built on the belief that the Future of Fashion is Bonded™, the company has developed a unified platform that combines advanced robotics, proprietary adhesive bonding, and Physical AI to deliver a new standard of precision, consistency, and speed.

By replacing stitch-based construction with digitally applied adhesives and automated material handling, the platform enables localized, on-demand production that reduces waste, shortens supply chains, and improves recyclability by design. Core technologies include Pixel™ micro adhesive bonding, the MeRA™ robotic assembly system, and Thermo(re) set™ reversible adhesive science, advancements that make scalable, automated production possible within compact, localized facilities.

Create Me partners with brands and manufacturers seeking to modernize how products are made. With more than 95 patents across robotics, adhesives, and Physical AI, the company is defining the infrastructure for bonded manufacturing globally.

We are seeking a Sample Maker to join our growing manufacturing and R&D team. This is not a conventional sample making role. While deep expertise in traditional garment construction is essential, you will be working at the frontier of a new manufacturing paradigm — using novel machinery, materials, and processes to produce garments assembled without a single stitch.

Reporting to the Head of Apparel Product and working alongside our Senior Sample Developer, you will contribute to both production sample development and active research and development efforts. You will collaborate closely with engineers and scientists to inform the development of robotic systems, test prototypes, and provide structured, technically rigorous feedback. No two weeks will look the same, and success in this role requires comfort with ambiguity, a proactive orientation, and the ability to manage multiple work streams across shifting priorities.

This position offers a rare opportunity to contribute directly to the modernization of apparel manufacturing — a sector largely unchanged for over a century. You will work at the intersection of traditional craft and advanced robotics, with your expertise actively shaping how future garments are made. You will be supported by a Senior Sample Developer who will provide onboarding and ongoing technical mentorship as you grow into the full scope of the role.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship; candidates must have full authorization to work in the United States.

This role is onsite in Newark, CA and is not eligible for relocation assistance.

• Assemble garments and samples using Create Me's adhesive bonding systems and automated material handling equipment, applying knowledge of traditional garment construction to a new production paradigm.
• Interpret technical design specifications, patterns, and construction documentation to produce samples that meet quality and dimensional standards.
• Execute sample builds across concurrent internal and external project timelines, maintaining accuracy and quality under shifting deadlines.

• Partner with the engineering team to provide subject‑matter expertise on garment construction sequences. Participate in testing of new assembly tooling to assist engineering in development and refinement of ease of use and quality, document results and communicate detailed, actionable feedback to engineers and scientists.
• Approach garment assembly challenges with both deep process knowledge and the willingness to question conventional methods when new approaches may yield better outcomes.

• Manage workload across multiple simultaneous project tracks, proactively prioritizing tasks and communicating progress or blockers without requiring daily direction.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining output quality and meeting commitments to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain organized, accurate records of sample…