Patternmaker
Truworths · Cape Town, Western Cape
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- 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
Deadline:31st August,2026