Freelance Patternmaker – Wovens

ABOUT LESET: LESET is a women's clothing company committed to creating elevated, everyday essentials that blend comfort and style. We are a fast-growing brand with a passion for quality, innovation, and a collaborative work environment. ABOUT LETEAM: At LESET, we believe that the right set of people can produce incredible results – in business, friendship, and life. We champion communication, comradery, creativity, and comfort. We hold each other to a high standard
- no task is too big or too small
- the main objective is getting it done together. We take pride in being reliable, accountable, consistent, and kind. When you are here, you are a part of LETEAM. ROLE OVERVIEW: LESET is seeking an experienced freelance Patternmaker to support our Development and Production team on an ongoing basis. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise in woven fabrics and tailored garments who has flexible availability and can work with our team in person in Los Angeles. Reports to: Senior Tech Designer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Create first patterns from sketches, reference garments, and design direction Develop and revise patterns through fittings and sample iterations Attend in-person fittings on Tuesdays and Thursdays as needed Translate fit notes into accurate pattern corrections Work across woven categories, including tailored and structured garments Collaborate closely with Design, Development, Production, and sample sewers Identify and resolve fit, balance, construction, and production issues Ensure patterns are accurate, production-ready, and aligned with LESET’s fit and quality standards Maintain organized pattern files, specifications, and revision records Meet development and production deadlines while managing multiple styles and priorities Qualifications Professional patternmaking experience in women’s and/or men’s contemporary apparel Experience with both manual and digital patternmaking Strong experience working with woven fabrics, including demonstrated expertise in tailoring and structured garment construction Excellent understanding of fit, proportion, balance, grading, and garment construction Ability to interpret sketches, technical direction, and fit comments Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Flexible, open availability for ongoing freelance work Must live in the Los Angeles area and be available for in-person fittings TO APPLY: Please include your portfolio or examples of relevant work along with your resume.