DIGITAL PATTERN MAKER - CAPE TOWN

Ensuring patterns created and garments sealed are cost effective, production friendly and meet QA standards.

Key Responsibilities 

• A skilled worker that can create Manual Paper Patterns as well as Electronic Patterns on Gerber.
• Broad knowledge of pattern making in every category is key – Ladies Dresses, evening gowns, Jackets, Coats, Pants, Skirts, Blouses etc.
• Interpret the designer’s detailed brief and construct a pattern
• Ability to accurately trace off from Overseas samples and make required adjustments to the traced pattern
• Creating and maintaining a master pattern library that enables quick referencing to speed up pattern making process
• Need to think out of the box when it comes to simplifying construction but keeping the same look – for a better price and easier for production
• Knowledge of an array of fabric when it comes to the stretch and shrinkage reactions
• Able to adjust on the pattern according to the reaction of fabric and knowledge of grading
• Work closely with the seamstress on easier construction and ensure quality is up to standard
• Need to supply all pattern measurement as per required spec provided
• Supply lengths of elastic, zips, binding, trims, gauging, belt length etc.
• Fit styles with Designer and/or Garment Technologist depending on complexity of the style and the alterations.
• Process all pattern alterations as per required timeously according to priority.
• Once style is Sealed, and pattern is graded, need to check the graded nest before bulk is cut
• Making sure the pattern is balanced and according to required spec before signing off for production.

Key Requirements 

• Matric
• Diploma in Clothing Design / Patternmaking 
• Minimum 5 - 7 years Patternmaking experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience working on Geber/Lectra
• Manual as well as Gerber Accunest / Lectra Computerised pattern making experience 
• Worked in a design centre / manufacturer supplying major retail chain stores would be advantageous
• Understanding of Customer Body Measurement charts and how this affects the fit of the garment
• Basic mathematical skills (ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, ability to apply concept of basic geometry)

If you are a match for this position, please REPLY with your CV (updated & detailed) and your current CTC salary per month to  

Please note that we experience high volumes of candidates responding to our advertised vacancies. This makes it impossible for us to reply to each applicant individually. Should you not hear from us within a week upon applying, please consider your application unsuccessful