Pattern Maker

Summary: The Product Development Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the development of new products from concept to creation. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong sense of trends, fashion, color, design, and crafting knowledge/understanding. In addition, drive, detail orientation, flexibility are also key attributes to consider when stepping into this role. Responsibilities: Collaborates with the Product Development Coordinator to understand and interpret product concepts. Develops poly, cushions, and cutting patterns with precision and efficiency. Makes and maintains product specifications for each new style. Works with outside vendors to coordinate product materials for new styles and one-time customs. Conduct thorough quality assessment at each stage of the development process to ensure adherence to design standards and specifications. Stays abreast of industry trends, materials, and techniques to continually enhance product quality and innovation. Works closely with each department to ensure seamless execution of the product. Manages multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and budget constraints. Provide technical guidance and support to production teams to resolve any issues that may arise during the manufacturing process. AutoCAD and Solidworks experience Google Suites experience Abilities/Key Competencies/Skills: Must be able to work thoughtfully and thoroughly with continuous attention to detail Must be able to apply printed matching of fabric to the frame. The ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for up to eight hours or more daily Ability to learn quickly and retain a wide range of small details concerning multiple product types, tasks, system processes, issues, and/or projects Excellent time management and organizational skills Comfortable multi-tasking, or, pivoting between tasks as the need arises Willingness to learn new products, procedures, and processes as business needs change A friendly attitude with the ability to deliver exceptional customer service and be a team player and stay self-motivated in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external customers Experience/Certifications/Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Must have 3 - 5 years of experience with High-end Upholstered Furniture Travel Requirements (if any): None Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 hours or more daily. Requires lifting 0-25 lbs. continuously, 25-50 lbs. occasionally. This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that Kravet Inc. believes, at the time of this posting, that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. Only where an external candidate has extensive experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would Kravet Inc. consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $24.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No nights No weekends Overtime Experience: Upholstery Furniture: 3 years (Required) Ability to Commute: Thomasville, NC 27360 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Thomasville, NC 27360: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person