Lead - Sample Maker
Core
Creating high-quality prototypes, muslins, and mockups for athletic and ready-to-wear apparel by constructing garments based on technical specifications and patterns.
Role type
Lead Sample Maker (Apparel Development)
Builds
Physical garment prototypes and samples for product development teams
Domain
Athletic and ready-to-wear apparel manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Industrial sewing machine operation, garment construction, fabric handling (cutting and sewing), pattern interpretation, quality control, problem-solving
Preferred skills
Digital pattern-making software (Gerber, Lectra), garment dyeing/washing/printing techniques
Technologies
Industrial sewing machines (single-needle, overlock, coverstitch), Gerber, Lectra
Responsibilities
Construct prototypes based on technical specifications and patterns, determine optimal fabrics and sewing techniques, resolve construction challenges, ensure samples meet strict quality standards, maintain organized workspace
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC