Contractor Title: Apparel Pattern Maker
Contracted Project: Spring '25 Pattern Making
Contract Term: 6 Months
Contract Location: Remote, Utah-Based Preferred
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Contract Compensation: Hourly Rate TBD, Up to $5,000 Monthly
About Cotopaxi:
Cotopaxi is a carbon neutral certified B Corporation that creates sustainably made outdoor gear designed to fight extreme poverty, inspire adventure, and move people to Do Good. Our Gear for GoodⓇ promise is to make gear that lasts and to have a positive social, environmental, and economic impact. By 2025, we’re committed to using repurposed, recycled, or responsible materials in all of our gear. We also allocate at least 1% of our annual revenue to the Cotopaxi Foundation, which awards grants to nonprofit partners with proven track records of alleviating poverty. Through our Foundation to date, we have reached an estimated 3.5 million individuals living in extreme poverty.
Contract Position Overview:
Cotopaxi is searching for an Independent Contractor to take on the role of Apparel Pattern Maker to assist us with our Spring '25 pattern making needs.
Independent Contractor Responsibilities:
Providing patterns from design handover through final fit approval for production:
- Development: Create patterns and technical specifications, ensuring fit consistency across the line.
- Project Management/Tracking: Use Cotopaxi’s tracking processes to communicate status to stakeholders.
- Samples: Evaluate fit samples for fit and accuracy of measurements, provide approval and rejection comments on fit samples and pre-production samples, and provide pattern and technical guidance as requested.
- Fittings: Attend virtual fittings, measure garments, and document/implement changes through pattern adjustments or comments to vendors.
- Final Approval: Obtain final approval from Fit Manager.
Contractor Requirements:
- Must be able to exhibit proficiency in apparel pattern making, creating technical specifications and garment measurements, and evaluating fit samples for accuracy to specifications.
- Must have experience creating knit, woven and outerwear apparel patterns for Outdoor/Athletic brands and experience creating patterns in both men’s and women’s categories.
- Must have garment fitting experience and be knowledgeable about garment construction, fabrics and trims.
- Must be well-versed in pattern grading.
- Must be proficient with: Google, MS Office, Adobe Illustrator, PLM, Pattern Design Software (GerberAccumark Required).
- Must provide their own computer equipment and MS Office, Adobe Illustrator & GerberAccurmark
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision, being able to finalize tasks by predetermined deadlines.
- Estimate 50-80 hours per month.
As a mission-driven brand, Cotopaxi is not only hyper aware of but also deeply invested in putting people first and paving the way as a humanitarian brand. We welcome, embrace and celebrate all people regardless of gender, age, race, disability, nationality, ethnicity, faith, or sexual orientation. We believe in Doing Good, and how we’re involved with that has no limits.
No matter what experience you have within the outdoor industry we encourage you to apply. At Cotopaxi we believe that experience comes from a variety of places. We look for individuals who thrive on challenges, are passionate about doing good, and believe that collaboration and Radical Candor are necessary for success. Show us how your experiences have shaped you and how you can contribute to Cotopaxi in our mission to Do Good. We can’t wait for you to share with us your personal story!
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