Design Pattern Maker at Essity North America Inc. in Hickory, North Carolina

Job Description:

Designer Pattern Maker

About the Role

Performs customer service / design duties providing the customer a single point of contact for placing orders, and representing the company in a positive and professional manner regarding all matters relating to sales, service and design. Transforms a physician’s prescription into a custom designed support using a computer aided auto-cad system which utilizes design knowledge & techniques.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk. 

What You Will Do

• Develops custom seamed garment patterns through the use of GDS design system or through hand drawing of template patterns. 




• For computer generated designs, makes needed modifications by applying design guidelines for pressure, stretch, and best fit shape. 




• For orders of low volume and/or high complexity, develops the pattern by manually drawing the design on a paper.  For manually drawn patterns, ensures best fit shape through the use of additional calculation and design tools.




• Completes audit of customer order using customer order form & prior order history to ensure an accurately designed or modified garment, making corrections as needed.




• Works directly with customer to resolve any issues such as discrepancies, missing information, or design questions.  Makes modifications needed and records any internal errors to the appropriate department.




• Reviews, analyzes and makes recommendations on design issues directly to customer or to Customer Service for verification call to customer.




• Maintains quality of 96% or above on work processed.




• Supports patient record management by following procedures for retrieval, storage and maintenance of patient’s files.




• Interacts with customers via telephone and other media (internet, fax, e-mail, etc.) while entering orders, verifies product description, quantity, shipping and billing information with a high level of accuracy on orders.




• Coordinates method of shipping with the shipping carriers and other outside agencies to answer shipping questions, provide information, or expedite shipping.




• Creates pleasant and professional environment to promote positive interaction with both internal and external customers.




• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.




• Must be able to read, write and speak English; required for the safe and effective performance of the job




• Good communication skills, oral/written as well as good reading comprehension and spelling skills




• Ability to work directly with customers to prevent and resolve problems. One year experience in a customer service environment preferred.




• 10-key skills




• Familiarity with computer programs including word processing and spreadsheets.




• Applied math skills including proficiency in fractions, decimals, and metrics.




• Independent judgment decision centering around patient’s physiology, diagnosis, required stretch and fabric availability, as well as support style and options ordered




• Understands cutting, sewing and measuring and fitting of garments for design

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Day 1 Benefits | 401K Match | Generous PTO | Company Paid Holidays| Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

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