Found Surface
Overview
Head Sample Maker
at Found Surface in Cleveland, Ohio. This full-time, hourly role supports re-shoring apparel manufacturing through sustainable practices, zero-waste technology, and human-centered product development.
Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below. Starting Wage:
$27.50/hour (40 hours per week) + benefits + bonus opportunities Responsibilities
Lead in-house sample making for both knit and cut-and-sew product lines Translate new patterns into high-quality prototypes with minimal iterations Collaborate closely with technical designers to troubleshoot construction challenges Support production team in transitioning Samples into Production Ready Items (PRIs) Train production staff on construction methods Maintain machines and ensure sewing quality and consistency across all samples Required Qualifications & Skills
5+ years in sample making with direct production experience Apparel grading experience required (manual or digital) Expertise with industrial machines, finishing techniques, and pattern interpretation Comfort working in a deadline-driven, collaborative sample room environment Strong communicator with a quality-first mindset Knitwear experience is a plus, but not required Tools & Platforms
Kownglam and Juki Industrial Machines Google Workspace Adobe Illustrator Benefits & Work Structure
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Annual bonus opportunities Standard PTO: 80 hours annually, 8-hour carryover max Full-time and in-person at HQ Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Industries: Apparel Manufacturing
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Head Sample Maker
at Found Surface in Cleveland, Ohio. This full-time, hourly role supports re-shoring apparel manufacturing through sustainable practices, zero-waste technology, and human-centered product development.
Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below. Starting Wage:
$27.50/hour (40 hours per week) + benefits + bonus opportunities Responsibilities
Lead in-house sample making for both knit and cut-and-sew product lines Translate new patterns into high-quality prototypes with minimal iterations Collaborate closely with technical designers to troubleshoot construction challenges Support production team in transitioning Samples into Production Ready Items (PRIs) Train production staff on construction methods Maintain machines and ensure sewing quality and consistency across all samples Required Qualifications & Skills
5+ years in sample making with direct production experience Apparel grading experience required (manual or digital) Expertise with industrial machines, finishing techniques, and pattern interpretation Comfort working in a deadline-driven, collaborative sample room environment Strong communicator with a quality-first mindset Knitwear experience is a plus, but not required Tools & Platforms
Kownglam and Juki Industrial Machines Google Workspace Adobe Illustrator Benefits & Work Structure
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Annual bonus opportunities Standard PTO: 80 hours annually, 8-hour carryover max Full-time and in-person at HQ Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Industries: Apparel Manufacturing
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