Patternmaker

Job Description

• Skilled in creating traditional hard copy patterns on a variety of ladieswear product as well as experience in working with an automated pattern making system ie: Gerber or Lectra

• Able to create high volume based production ready patterns

• Excellent ability to translate merchandiser / designer brief from technical pack to final pattern and sample

• Be able to engage comfortably with both the design team and sample room team

• Instruct sample machinists fluently on all technical make up points of samples

• Technically understand and execute alteration changes and styling comments as supplied after sample submission to buyers fit review meeting

• Advise production on any technical queries

• Skilled in all types of ladies fashion fabrics and the translating of these fabrics into fashion garment, also able to combine fabric types (combo’s)

• Create and supply detailed positioning makers or required templates

• Ability and skill to work with outsourced services ie: Pleating / ruching / embroidery / placement printing / washing and denim finishing processes

• Be able to problem solve and advise on all technical aspects

• Have the ability to work with an understanding of cost / fabric rating parameters

Key Responsibilities

Skilled in creating traditional hard copy patterns on a variety of ladieswear product as well as experience in working with an automated pattern making system ie: Gerber or Lectra

Able to create high volume based production ready patterns

Excellent ability to translate merchandiser / designer brief from technical pack to final pattern and sample

Be able to engage comfortably with both the design team and sample room team

Instruct sample machinists fluently on all technical make up points of samples

Technically understand and execute alteration changes and styling comments as supplied after sample submission to buyers fit review meeting

Advise production on any technical queries

Skilled in all types of ladies fashion fabrics and the translating of these fabrics into fashion garment, also able to combine fabric types (combo’s)

Create and supply detailed positioning makers or required templates

Ability and skill to work with outsourced services ie: Pleating / ruching / embroidery / placement printing / washing and denim finishing processes

Be able to problem solve and advise on all technical aspects

Have the ability to work with an understanding of cost / fabric rating parameters

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a broad exposure in pattern making on all types of ladies wear products including: Dresses / Skirts / Blouses / Casual wear / Pants / Jackets and Coats

• Minimum of 7 years experience within a similar volume based business

• A consistent and methodical approach to pattern creation

• Applicant to have completed a successful course in pattern making and computerised pattern making and show relative experience

• Be able to successfully contribute in a fast paced environment

• Have the ability to communicate fluently with all parties within a high volume based fashion retail business

Competencies

Ladieswear patternmaking experience - Technical

Good communication skills

Be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Systematic and methodical approach