Senior Patternmaker

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description

A well-established clothing supplier in Pinetown is looking to hire a proactive Senior Patternmaker to join of their dynamic team.
Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for completion of the master production pattern for various size ranges and design silhouettes.
  • Responsible to create basic blocks for all fabric types in various silhouettes
  • Create patterns from design sketch on a computer (via manipulation of blocks or adjustment of the existing pattern) to achieve the desired style and correct fit.
  • Ensure that each pattern is developed within the set standards of size, construction methods and pattern making quality standards.
  • Check each pattern for accuracy throughout the process and quality of each pattern.
  • Assess garments once made up from a pattern for quality of workmanship & fit
  • Be able to advise the factory of alternative construction methods and pattern engineering to obtain a better fit.
  • Work with internal teams to be able to develop or send block patterns to suppliers to base new styling and fit on.
  • Be able to build and maintain a library of patterns in computer from suppliers to ensure their pattern is according to fabric reaction and is correct at PPS stage.
  • Meeting with designers to review the final product.
  • Tweaking the pattern and filing the design.
  • Potentially oversee all the patternmakers.
Requirements:
  • Experience as a Patternmaker in the fashion/clothing industry
  • Minimum 2 - 4 years' experience working on Lectra
  • Must be able to Grade own patterns
Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website, should you wish to keep abreast with our active roles.
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For more information please contact:
Talya Kimberley

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1464860
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned