Role
Our client, a specialist in the Textile and Clothing industry, is looking for a creative individual with a flair for fashion to join the Dynamic Team.
Purpose of the Role:
Manual Patternmaker required with substantial relevant experience including amending patterns, transferring patterns onto boards, and grading specifications within the Fashion Industry. In addition to this, you should have extraordinary hand-eye coordination, excellent communication skills, and the ability to pay close attention to details.
Job Role: Manual Pattern Maker - Marker - Grader
Industry: Textile, Clothing, Apparel
Location: Morningside, Durban, SA
Qualification:
Matric
Clothing qualification
Min 3 - 5 years as a Manual Pattern Maker
Role & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include making manual patterns, amending patterns, placing patterns on board, and grading specifications.
Experience And Requirements:
- Manual Patternmaker
- Must be able to amend patterns and transfer patterns on board
- Grade specifications
- Lectra Diamino - Patternmaking - Advanced knowledge
- Marker manager – Creation file
- Marker making – manual marking
- JUST PRINT – To print markers on plotter
- QUICK NEST – Cloud based – to make markers
- Pattern maker – Modaris systems
Job Description:
- Discussing the base design with the Production team.
- Figuring out the best technique for production.
- Meeting the clients to determine their design requirements.
- Developing innovative patterns for various garments.
- Cutting the fabrics and garments.
- Suggesting improvements in the existing designs.
- Creating design incorporating old designs as needed.
- Examining sketches and sample patterns.
- Determining pattern quantities, shapes, and sizes.
- Providing sewing instructions.
- Adding the pattern specifications into the computer.
- Minimizing material waste.
- Sketching the final design to indicate the position of accessories.
- Taking approval from the client before manufacturing.
- Staying updated with the latest technologies and trends in pattern marking.
Requirements:
- Proven working experience as a Pattern Maker.
- Ability to use pattern making equipment and machinery.
- Demonstrate working practice in minimizing waste.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- A keen eye for detail for accuracy.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Ability to take feedback in a professional manner.
- Outstanding time management skills.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Illustrate the ability to read and understand blueprints.
- Proficient in computer software such as CAD, Adobe Illustrator, etc.
- Highly creative and hardworking individual.
- A problem solver with a detail-oriented approach.
- Excellent mathematical skills.
- Strong work ethic.
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