Karla Colletto has redefined swimwear with every collection for more than 30 years by using the latest innovations in synthetic fabrics and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques. Karla Colletto stands out for its commitment to slow, meaningfully made fashion. Eco‐conscious fabrications, wholly hand‐crafted pieces, high‐end design that feels at once contemporary and completely enduring — it all contributes to the creation of lasting pieces that feel as relevant now as they do in countless seasons to come.
The brand is manufactured in the same space where it is designed at our facility in Vienna, Virginia. The Senior Pattern Maker is a core member of the design team guiding each seasonal collection from 1st pattern through production ready patterns.
Essential Responsibilities for each seasonal collection:
- Supervise and provide mentorship to the Pattern Maker, Technical Designer and Sample Maker
- Collaborate closely with design team to interpret design concepts and translate them into functional and production-ready patterns.
- Conduct fittings and make necessary adjustments to patterns to achieve desired fit and style, considering factors such as fabric properties and garment functionality
- Maintain accurate documentation of patterns, including specifications, grading rules, and any modifications made throughout the development process
The Senior Pattern Maker should be a leader able to guide the design team offering direction, communicating expectations, delivering constructive feedback, and empowering team members to achieve their highest potential. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a desire to lead, problem solve, a high level of organization, and attention to the finest of details.
Experience & Skills:
- A bachelor's degree or a combination of experience in fashion design or apparel/textile manufacturing
- 10 years of lingerie/stretch/active wear pattern making
- Advanced knowledge of garment construction techniques, including draping, flat pattern making, and grading
- Conducting fittings and making adjustments to patterns to achieve desired fit and style
- Highly proficient in pattern making and grading with Gerber Accumark
- Ability to make simple markers in Gerber Accumark
- Experience with PLM software is a plus (we use Yunique PLM)
- Proficient with computers and other software (we use Microsoft Windows, Office 365, and Adobe software)
- A minimum of 2 years supervising others
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Position is full-time on-site - 40 hours per week/Monday-Friday
- Able to remain in a stationary position 60% of the time.
- Able to move about a production floor and machinery walking, bending, and reaching 40% of the time.
- Observe details at close range.
- Handle, inspect, measure, and manipulate garments.
- Occasionally lift up to 40lbs.
- Perform work in a factory and warehouse environment
Karla Colletto offers a competitive wage, great benefits, vacation, six paid holidays, and a fun, casual working environment in the fashion and manufacturing industry.
To apply please send a resume and a brief cover letter about how you will make an impact at Karla Colletto.
The application process will consist of a telephone interview, portfolio review, a minimum of two live interviews (one in-person), garment construction analysis, Gerber Accumark test, basic computer, and Office 365 proficiency testing.
Karla Colletto is an EEOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- supervisory: 2 years (Preferred)
- Gerber Accumark: 5 years (Required)
- Pattern Making: 10 years (Required)
- lingerie, stretch, or active wear: 8 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Vienna, VA 22180 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Vienna, VA 22180: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
