What is a pattern technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a pattern technician

1. Explore pattern technician education requirements

   Most common pattern technician degrees

   Bachelor's

   53.8 %

   Associate

   23.1 %

   High School Diploma

   7.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific pattern technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   CAD	61.95%
   Digitizing	38.05%

3. Complete relevant pattern technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New pattern technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a pattern technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real pattern technician resumes.

4. Research pattern technician duties and responsibilities

   • Manage team processes and production of costumes with other pattern makers and technical designers to ensure deadlines are meet.
   • Create design block patterns to follow designer's sketch and revise them after reviewing with designer.
   • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
   • Supervise and train less experience personnel in operation of laboratory standards, developing calibration procedures and OSHA safety policies.

5. Apply for pattern technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a pattern technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams