Pattern Maker/Technical Designer

Join a legacy of excellence at Saint Croix Inc., where for over 65 years weve set the standard in luxury sportswear.

Founded and still proudly headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, we are known worldwide for our handcrafted garments that combine innovative technology with timeless craftsmanship.

As we continue to grow, were looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team and help carry forward our commitment to quality, precision, and style.

We are looking for a Pattern Maker/Technical Designer to join our team.

The Pattern Maker/Technical Designer is responsible for patternmaking, fit, grading, and garment construction.

This role develops and maintains accurate patterns, blocks, and fit standards while collaborating closely with Design, Product Development, sample makers, Production, and other cross-functional teams to ensure products meet established fit, quality, construction, and performance expectations.

The Pattern Maker/Technical Designer supports the product development process through fit evaluations, technical documentation, sample reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring designs are translated into production-ready garments that maintain design intent, manufacturability, and premium quality standards.

This position plays a key role in delivering consistent fit, technical accuracy, and product quality across all apparel categories.

Develop patterns from sketches, tech packs, and design direction, from first pattern through production.Create, refine, and maintain blocks, slopers, and approved fit standards to ensure consistent fit across product categories and size ranges.Prepare patterns for sampling and production, ensuring accuracy in grading, measurements, construction details, seam allowances, notches, grainlines, balance, ease, and matching points.Grade patterns across the required size range and review size-set samples to verify fit progression, grading consistency, and measurement accuracy.Receive, prepare, and evaluate proto and fit samples; schedule, lead, and participate in fit sessions with Design, Product Development, and cross-functional teams.Analyze fit, construction, and production issues, providing clear recommendations and pattern revisions to achieve desired fit, functionality, quality, and manufacturability.Collaborate with Design to translate concepts into production-ready garments while preserving design intent.Support the creation and maintenance of technical packs, garment specifications, measurements, construction details, grading information, and development documentation.Partner with Design, Product Development, Sample Makers, Production, and other cross-functional teams to ensure products meet established fit, construction, quality, and design standards.Review and incorporate sample comments and fit revisions before recommending technical approval for production.Maintain organized pattern files, specifications, fit comments, revisions, and development records throughout the pr...