Sugartown Worldwide LLC

Job Type:

Regular

Brand Strategy
Our Brand mission is to inspire confidence and optimism, inviting everyone to shine bright and stand out. 
Our Brand vision statement is: “Create Your Sunshine, A Resort State of Mind”. 
Our Brand Equities are: Casual Glamour, Sunny & Spirited, and Charmingly Disarming.

Job Description

The Associate Patternmaker is primarily responsible for creating original patterns of Lilly Pulitzer branded merchandise and to support the day-to-day functioning of the Sample Room. The Sample Room is responsible for executing and altering samples at all major product development stages. A high degree of collaboration with cross-functional teams and other members of the Sample Room is necessary. 

A day in the life…

• Understand the Lilly Pulitzer customer, lifestyle, and positioning in the marketplace.
• Collaborate with Fashion Design and other cross-functional teams to execute samples with desired styling and fit at all stages of development as well as on other special projects as required.
• Draft and revise patterns utilizing the 2D and 3D functions of the Optitex system.
• Digitize patterns, lay and plot markers when needed.
• Assist in the cutting process.
• Maintain communication and follow-up with sample makers and outside departments.
• Work closely and in a timely matter with Technical Design in the transfer of patterns and samples.
• Assist with the general maintenance and organization of the Sample Room.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, embrace, and implement the new Brand Framework, fit with and actively use the Company Core Values.
• Note, associates may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific functions that are listed

Qualifications for the Position

• A four-year college degree is required, preferably with a major/minor within Fashion Design or Technical Design.
• 5 years of patternmaking experience, preferably in the fashion industry.
• Proficient skills in digital patternmaking and grading, in garment construction, in fit required for the contemporary customer and basic computer skills are required for this position.
• Proficient skills in Centric PLM are preferred for this position.

Our Core Values: The Lilly Way. Rooted in our bold, original, and inclusive brand outlook, these principles define how we do things The Lilly Way.

• We take pride in the pursuit of excellence

• We create our own path
• We become stronger together
• We operate with integrity
• We make the world a brighter place
• We continuously improve
• We have fun in the process

Doing Our Part

As a company we commit to corporate social responsibility.  We believe in doing the right thing for our people, the places we work, and our planet.  We believe in a respectful and inclusive workplace. We recognize the importance of serving the communities where our employees work and live. We are cognizant of the impact that our operations can have on the environment and actively explore and pursue environmentally-friendly processes throughout our business.  This position is expected to contribute to the advancement of these principles.

A Little More to Know…

• This position is classified as full-time salaried; it is exempt and is not eligible for overtime.  This position is eligible for standard company benefits.
• This position is required to maintain a structured hybrid work schedule based out of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. This hybrid schedule, which includes work done in the King of Prussia Office as well as your Home Office will be determined by your manager.
• Given the seasonality of the business, this position may require flexible, additional working hours during peak periods.
• This position is expected to collaborate effectively with other individuals in alignment with our Core Values and Core Leadership Qualities.
• This position requires compliance with Lilly Pulitzer policies and a detailed Code of Conduct as outlined in the Employee Handbook. 
• This position is reviewed annually.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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