Job Description

TECHNICAL CLOTHING DESIGNER / PROGRAMER Administration ~ CMT
Durban - KwaZulu Natal
A reputable clothing company in Durban is looking for a Technical Clothing designer to translate garment designs into machine-ready knitting programs , ensuring accurate fit, structure, and design execution according to specifications.
Apply only if you meet the necessary requirements and fit the job profile below
GARMENT PRODUCTION KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of fabric behaviour with different yarn blends (nylon, spandex, polyester)
• Work that required precise measurements and quality control.
• Knowledge of finishing techniques for garments

PATTERN MAKING SKILLS:

• Have an understanding of pattern making skills, good understanding of pattern making.
• Be able to create and adjust patterns.
• Experience converting designs from sketches or cad into garments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and measurement charts.
• Familiarity with knit structures will be a big help.

TECHNICAL AND MACHINE KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience with any textile machinery (flat knitting, circular knitting , sewing , embroidery etc.)
• Comfort with basic tools and measurements
• Understanding of machine programming languages will help.
• Enjoy Technical programs and creating patterns digital.
• Maths skills for measurement calculations

SOFT SKILLS:

• Problem solving under tight deadlines
• Patience and persistence seamless machines require trial and error.
• Good communication with designers, production teams and QA
• Ability to be trained on machines and settings.

LEARNING ABILITY:

• Past roles where they learned a new machine or process quickly.
• Training courses, apprenticeships on technical programs and knowledge with Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator will also help.
• Computer literacy ability to work with basic software, follow digital instructions

TRAINING:

• Training will be provided on our pattern making systems.

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