Pattern Maker – Women’s Wear & Evening

West Palm Beach, Florida

Michelle Farmer, a luxury women’s wear brand known for exceptional craftsmanship and elegant, timeless design, is seeking a detail-oriented Pattern Maker to join our atelier in West Palm Beach.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a high-end design and production team, specializing in custom garments, couture evening wear, and refined resort collections—all proudly made in the USA.

We are also offering paid apprenticeship opportunities for candidates looking to grow their technical skills within a luxury environment, as well as opportunities for freelance pattern makers.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in creating and modifying patterns for women’s ready-to-wear and evening garments
Support fittings, take notes, and help execute pattern corrections
Work closely with the design and production teams to ensure proper fit and construction
Prepare and organize muslins, samples, and production patterns
Maintain accuracy in measurements, grading, and garment specifications
Assist with technical development from concept through final production

Qualifications

Background or training in pattern making, fashion design, or garment construction
Strong understanding of fit, drape, and luxury fabric handling (silk, lace, etc.)
Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on atelier environment
Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
Experience in evening wear and couture.
Ability to drape and create paper and digital patterns.
Ability to make bias cut garments.
The ability to sew samples.

What We Offer

Opportunity to grow within an established luxury fashion house
Exposure to custom, couture-level garment development
Collaborative, creative, and supportive team environment
Competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Freelance Opportunities

We are seeking experienced freelance pattern makers for project-based work. Candidates should be highly skilled in luxury garment construction and able to work independently to execute precise, production-ready patterns.

How To Apply

Please submit your resume and, if available, examples of your work to:

michelle@michellefarmer.com

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