Digital Pattern Maker

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Superbalist Full time

We're looking for people who:
- are decisive
- are continuously learning & improving
- think big
- are proactive
- obsess about the customer and the customer experience
- are accountable
- collaborate
- are trustworthy, approachable and open minded
- simplify processes and solve complexity
- diverse and inclusive


If that sounds exciting to you, then you may be right for Superbalist, and ready to help us build SA's biggest and best fashion retailer.


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

Reports to:
Design Room Manager

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

  • Diploma in Clothing Design / Patternmaking
  • Manual as well as Gerber Accunest / Lectra Computerised pattern making experience is a requirement
  • Minimum 7 years Patternmaking experience and
  • Minimum of 5 years experience working on Geber/Lectra
  • 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

Key Competencies

  • Strong technical knowledge required in pattern and garment construction
  • Sewing and construction knowledge
  • Time Management skills
  • Communication skills
  • Work well under pressure
  • Team Player
  • Be able to interpret a design concept and put it on cardboard
  • Detail orientated
  • Superbalist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference._

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