Patternmaker

Truworths Manufacturing has exciting opportunities available for experienced ladies and men’s shirt patternmakers. With a view to building the shirt business within Truworths manufacturing we require dedicated shirt patternmakers. Based at our Truworths Head Office in Cape Town. **Key Responsibilities**: 1) Sample briefs - Working with the customer brief...

Looking for an experienced womenswear patternmaker who would like to freelance for our clothing brand. We have a studio in Roeland Street, Cape Town. You need to have +15 years patternmaking experience and be willing to come to our studio to work closely with our designer and seamstress on an ad hoc basis. We also need you to be able to cut our samples with...

**A lovely Design Centre, producing Ladieswear, requires a talented MANUAL Patternmaker. You need to be familiar with all areas of ladies outerwear and be an excellent, experienced Patternmaker of ladieswear.** **_Key Requirements_** - Patternmaking Diploma or related qualification. - 3 - 8 yrs experience in Ladies Outerwear patternmaking. - Good attitude...

**Established Clothing Retailer as well as Manufacturer seeking skilled Gerber Patternmakers (Lektra also acceptable) to ensure patterns created and garments sealed are cost effective, production friendly and meet buyer QA standards.** - **Job Description**_ - Basic awareness of fabric shrinkage and how this relates to patternmaking and final end product. -...

**Are you a talented Gerber Ladies Patternmaker? A leading Clothing Design Centre has a vacancy for an experienced, competent Gerber Patternmaker.** - Make patterns as per style sheets issued. - Patterns to be checked before being issued for cutting. - Make mock ups where required. - Check pre-fits on the dummy before allowing machinist to complete the...

**An opportunity for a good, computerised Patternmaker with solid Clothing Design Centre/Manufacturing experience required to join a dynamic team in Retail.** - **Job Description**_ - Pattern digitising. - Digitising hard copy patterns into the Lectra/Gerber pattern system. - Maintain pattern numbering system within fit categories. - Position markers. -...

Are you a seriously talented Patternmaker with a passion for high-end fashion? Do you excel in creating made-to-order garments and have a knack for draping? If so, we want to hear from you! **About Us**: At Gavin Rajah, we specialise in creating exquisite, bespoke fashion pieces that stand out in the industry. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional...

**Are you a talented Gerber Ladies or Kidswear Patternmaker? A leading Clothing Design Centre has a vacancy for an experienced, competent Gerber Patternmaker. Manual experience, but open to learn, will be considered.** - Make patterns as per style sheets issued. - Patterns to be checked before being issued for cutting. - Make mock ups where required. - Check...

**The team is responsible for bringing garments to life by consistently producing high-quality product. The Patternmaker will be based in Durban and will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and precision of garments. They will use their knowledge in pattern reading, fabric and garment construction to ensure customers receive high-quality product.** -...

**A good opportunity for a very competent Lektra Ladieswear Patternmaker who can perhaps also do Kids.** **_Key Requirements_** - 3 - 6 years’ experience on Lektra and in Ladieswear. - Attention to detail, accurate patterns required. - Experience working for a Clothing Design Centre or Manufacturer, supplying the chains. Position located in Cape Town....

**A great opportunity with a leading new Design Centre. Gerber Patternmaking experience is essential. Excellent package and good working conditions.** - Must be able to make manual patterns as well as digital (Gerber). - Ensure consistent fit and sizing for all new developments. - Must have experience in men’s and ladies’ patterns. - Ability to create...

**A good opportunity for a very competent Lektra Ladieswear Patternmaker who can perhaps also do Kids.** **_Key Requirements_** - 3 - 6 years’ experience on Lektra and in Ladieswear. - Attention to detail, accurate patterns required. - Experience working for a Clothing Design Centre or Manufacturer, supplying the chains. Position located in Cape Town....

**A leading Design Centre has a vacancy for a competent Clothing Design Room Co-ordinator who has covered the below duties.** - **Job Description**_ - Issuing new, recut or PIW briefs to the Patternmakers. - Picking and collecting of all fabrics. - Issuing patterns with fabrics to the Cutters. - Controlling the work flow from Patternmakers to Cutters to...

**This is a busy, big, Clothing Design Centre, requiring the services of a Technical Sample/Pattern Room Manager with excellent technical knowledge of patterns and garment construction. You will be responsible for the following**: **_Job Description_** - Manage workload and flow of Patternmakers, Graders, Raters and Labour Clerks. - Work closely with...

**If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment and you are an experienced, strong, technical Design Room Manager with excellent Managerial and Patternmaking skills, this could be for you.** - **Job Description**_ - Responsible for managing a team of garment technologists, patternmakers, sample hands and sewing machinists. - Ensure budgeted outputs are...

**Have you managed and been responsible for the technical planning and flow of samples through the Design Room? Can you manage a technical team of Patternmakers, Sample Hands and monitor the critical path between Design, Garment Development and Production? This Design Studio offers excellent working conditions and benefits if you have the necessary...

A new opportunity has just become available for a Sample Machinist who can add value to our Green Thread Design Studio. **Duties and Responsibilities**: - To produce a sample garment according to quality standards and requirements with simplified construction methods, on time quickly. - Assemble the sample garment from beginning to end following fabric,...

Job DescriptionAt Truworths, you'll find a dynamic business environment where our staff is constantly challenged to reinvent the way we do business in order to keep us at the forefront of the South African fashion industry. Take a walk through our stores or offices and you'll encounter an infectious love of fashion and a tangible will to succeed among the...

**Are you passionate about garment technology and can you manage a technical team of Patternmakers, Sample Hands and monitor the critical path between Design, Garment Development and Production? This new well run Design Studio offers excellent working conditions and benefits if you have the necessary experience.** - Responsible for the planning, scheduling,...

We are looking for an experienced dynamic Pattern Maker to join our Design Team. **Requirements**: - Grade 12 / Matric - A relevant tertiary qualification is preferred - Minimum 5yrs pattern making experience in ladies and men’s clothing - Excellent computer skills (excel, outlook) - Gerber Pattern Making essential **Key duties and...