Pattern Maker

THE NORMAL BRAND: Location: St. Louis, MO.

The Normal Brand has gained a reputation for providing durable and long-lasting products that is above all - comfortable. Jimmy Sansone started the company by selling online out of his parents' basement in 2015, and was soon joined by his brothers, Conrad and Lan to run it together. They opened their first brand store in 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri, which has been voted the number one men's clothing store in St. Louis for two years running. The Normal Brand now operates eleven brick and mortar stores of its own around the country, sells to 500 wholesale partners, and sells online through its website, which serves customers across the United States and globally at https://thenormalbrand.com/.

PATTERN MAKER: We are seeking a highly experienced Pattern Maker with extensive expertise in both men's and women's ready-to-wear. The ideal candidate has spent years developing premium apparel across multiple product categories and possesses an exceptional understanding of garment construction, fit, grading, and manufacturing. This person will translate design concepts into production-ready patterns while driving consistency, quality, and technical excellence throughout the development process. This role requires someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, mentoring others, and partnering closely with both domestic teams and overseas factories.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Engineer garments that balance aesthetics, comfort, functionality, and manufacturabilityEnsure patterns are optimized for efficient production without compromising qualityParticipate in all fit sessionsExecute precise pattern corrections following fittingsPartner with Fit Team for alignments on improvements that enhance fit, durability, and cost efficiencyMaintain consistent fit standards across all product categoriesCollaborate with Product Development on prototype evaluation and construction methodsCommunicate directly with overseas factories to resolve pattern and fit challengesMaintain pattern libraries, version control, and documentationReview factory patterns to ensure consistency with TNB standardsHelp establish best practices across men's and women's product categoriesBuild and maintain master blocks across key categoriesImprove fit consistency season after seasonIdentify opportunities to streamline development while maintaining premium quality

A person who joins our team must be three things: humble, hungry, smart. We stole that from a book written by a guy much smarter than us. In addition, to the HHS requirements for all teammates, for this role, here are some other things we are looking for:

QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of professional pattern making experience within premium apparelExtensive experience in both men's and women's ready-to-wearStrong background across knitwear, wovens, outerwear, bottoms, and dressesExperience creating patterns from concept through productionDeep understanding of garment construction and manufacturing techniquesExperience working directly with overseas factoriesGerber AccuMark or similar proficiency strongly preferredExperience with Lectra or similar CAD systems consideredStrong grading knowledgeExceptional understanding of garment balance, ease, proportion, and fitKnowledge of industrial sewing methods and factory construction techniques

Above all, we offer the chance for growth. We are a young company started in a basement 9 years ago, and we have a lot to prove. We want to add people to the team who want to be a part of this family and grow within it for life. In addition to that, we also offer:

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance available 401K Employee Discounts