Contract Pattern Maker
Start: Monday, 27th October
Finish: Friday, 19th December 2025 (initial 1-month, with a strong chance to extend through to the end of December)
Client: Global performance apparel brand
Location: Herzogenaurach, Germany – ideally Munich or Berlin-based for ease of travel
Work set-up: Flexible hybrid model – (hybrid: 50% on-site atelier / 50% remote)
Days: Full-time, 5 days per week
Day rate: €60 per hour
Role Brief
Support the development of innovative performance apparel sportwear patterns from concept to production standard, combining both manual and digital techniques.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Draping on standard mannequins to establish design lines
2. Converting draped pieces into accurate flat patterns
3. Editing and developing block patterns
4. Digitising physical patterns for production and reference (DXF, PDF, Gerber, Illustrator)
5. Maintaining measurement accuracy in line with technical packs
6. Documenting processes and ensuring compliance with atelier safety protocols
7. Acting as a consultant to prototype engineers, product developers, and design partners
About the Role
We’re partnering with a global sportswear leader in performance apparel to deliver cutting-edge, production-ready patterns for an upcoming innovation programme.
As a Contract Pattern Maker, you’ll:
8. Develop patterns at both physical and digital levels
9. Collaborate closely with engineers and design teams across Herzogenaurach and beyond
10. Use your atelier and industrial-scale production experience to ensure accuracy and scalability
11. Guide and advise internal and external partners on workmanship, processing variations, and pattern creation best practices
12. Communicate clearly with a multi-national team – English is essential, German is a strong plus
This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role for an experienced Pattern Maker who is confident working at the intersection of craftsmanship and digital tooling.
Interested? Send over your CV and let’s chat!
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements