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Job Title: Tech Pack + Pattern Work for a Men's Shirt
Location: Los Angeles (Remote considered for tech pack portion) Source: reddit-r-forhire
About the Project
I am reproducing a short-sleeve button-up shirt for a limited run and am looking for someone to help take it from an existing garment to a small made-to-measure (MTM) run. This can be one person for the whole project or just the first phase—please specify what you can handle.
Responsibilities
- Tech Pack: Create a tech pack from the provided reference shirt, including flats, BOM, POM spec, and construction/stitch callouts.
- Pattern Work: Clone the pattern from the intact garment or deconstruct it.
- MTM Development: Create a base pattern graded to standard sizes or suitable for MTM.
- Trim/Materials: Assist in specifying and sourcing trims to match the original (tape, buttons, facings, thread).
- Production: Cut and sew 5–10 prototype shirts, or source a shop for hand-off.
Requirements
- Background: Fashion/technical design or patternmaking experience. This could be a working freelancer, a sample room, or a strong student/recent grad.
- Software Skills:
- Illustrator for tech packs.
- Gerber, Tukatech, Optitex, or CLO for pattern work.
- Logistics: LA area is strongly preferred (I can ship or hand off the reference garment).
Compensation
- Tech Pack Only: $400 flat rate.
- Full Scope: Compensation depends on the final scope and your experience. Please provide your quote and a rough timeline (flat rate or hourly).
- Note: I am serious about paying fairly for good work.
How to Apply
Please DM with:
- A brief sentence regarding your background.
- Samples of past tech-pack, flats, or pattern work.
- Your quote for the project.