Senior Patternmaker

Must Have a Degree/ Qualification in Fashion and Textile
Must know kids clothing, adult clothing including party dresses and cargo pants
• Responsible for completion of the master production pattern for various size ranges and design silhouettes.
• Responsible to create basic blocks for all fabric types in various silhouettes
• Create patterns from design sketch on a computer (via manipulation of blocks or adjustment of the existing pattern) to achieve the desired style and correct fit.
• Ensure that each pattern is developed within the set standards of size, construction methods and pattern making quality standards.
• Check each pattern for accuracy throughout the process and quality of each pattern.
• Assess garments once made up from a pattern for quality of workmanship & fit
• Be able to advise the factory of alternative construction methods and pattern engineering to obtain a better fit.
• Work with internal teams to be able to develop or send block patterns to suppliers to base new styling and fit on.
• Be able to build and maintain a library of patterns in computer from suppliers to ensure their pattern is according to fabric reaction and is correct at PPS stage.
• Meeting with designers to review the final product.
• Tweaking the pattern and filing the design.

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