Patternmaker [clothing]

5 days ago

Durban North, South Africa Futurelink Global Recruitment Full time

**Introduction**

Our client, based in Durban North, is looking for a Patternmaker to join their team.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Create manual patterns and digital patterns scratch, or using existing pattern, menswear or ladieswear.
- Communicate with other departments on final construction, details etc.
- Assign (and keep track of) new pattern style number if a new pattern. Need to keep track of these categories, so there’s no accidental repeats or overlaps.
- Assist with cutting panels when needed.
- Position markers for samples.
- Measure garments, check fit on dummy, check outwork positions, and general quality of sample.
- Ensures wash care, sample tag is on and correct.
- Ensure sample spec sheet has correct information on when going into production, i.e. zip lengths, binding widths, etc.
- Ensure quality checks are done.
- Take photos of every sample and send to relevant team. Ensure details are recorded.
- Hand over signed off sample to the Production Coordinator of each brand.
- Assist as and when problems arise with production.
- Maintain basic knowledge of how woven fabrics react vs knits, how to calculate and add shrinkage to denim fabrics.
- Help with rating for costings purposes when needed.
- Ensure each and every pattern has a signed-off sample and a full, correct spec.
- Keep work area neat and tidy.

**Desired Experience & Qualification**
- Matric
- Relevant experience as a pattern maker.
- Good understanding of fabrics.

**Interested?**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

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