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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days On's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 2% of On's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at On
- low 0 stale, 12 reposted of 318 open
- Hiring momentum
- 459 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Lead Sample Maker will create high-quality prototypes, muslins, and mockups for athletic and ready-to-wear apparel, collaborating closely with pattern engineers, product developers, and designers. The role involves determining optimal fabrics and sewing techniques, resolving construction challenges, and ensuring that samples meet strict quality standards. The candidate will also maintain an organized workspace and stay updated on industry trends and advanced sewing techniques.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of On as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of experience as a Sample Maker, Sample Sewer, or in a similar role within apparel manufacturing
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in handling and sewing complex fabrications
- Advanced experience with sewing athletics and ready to wear garments
- Understanding of garment construction and pattern interpretation
- Proficiency in using industrial sewing machines
- Ability to read and follow patterns, spec sheets, and technical sketches
Nice to have
- Experience with digital pattern-making software (e.g., Gerber, Lectra)
- Basic knowledge of garment dyeing, washing, or textile printing techniques
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- The role requires a significant amount of experience (8+ years) which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates
- The focus on high-performance apparel may require keeping up with industry trends and advanced techniques
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Listed by On on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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