Lectra Patternmaker

An innovative and well established Clothing Manufacturer in the Uniform Sector (Corporate Business Wear, Work Wear, Hospitality Wear, Combat & Military Wear) is seeking an experienced Lectra Pattern Maker to lead their Cutting Room Department and grow with it in the long term.

Purpose of Job:
Responsible for manual & digital pattern construction, digitizing, sampling and leading and operating within the sampling & cutting room in general.

**Requirements**:
Matric

**National Diploma/Degree in Clothing Design/ Pattern Making**

Minimum 3 years experience

**Experience in High End Ladies Corporate Wear (Suiting & Jackets) pattern making & Mens Wear would be an advantage**

**Knowledge of digitizing, pattern making and grading on Lectra equipment and is a must**

Willingness to design & work in collaboration with other designers in the development of patterns for first samples

Must be willing to go the extra mile to achieve the goal as part of a team.

Experience in apparel with variety of patterns

Knowledge of marker making and ability to work with spreaders and cutters in production of samples and bulk manufacturing

Knowledge of garment construction and ability to work with sewing staff to develop methods to achieve best finishing qualities

Understanding of pattern filing management and organization

Excellent follow through and timely attention to details in recording all information required for product specification.

Key Responsibilities:
Pattern Construction & Garment Construction which involves:

- The reading and Interpretation of Clothing Specifications
- The development of a pattern idea or concept be it from a picture or engineering a pre-exisiting pattern,
- Creating a master pattern for all garment sizes and markers,
- Using charts, drafting instruments, computers and/or grading devices
- Technical Drawing Competencies & Interpretations
- Sampling & compute dimensions of patterns according to sizes, considering stretching of material and supervising the making of sample garments
- Complete paperwork for each pattern, including: design brief, fabric swatches, tech pack, etc.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: R10,000.00 - R15,000.00 per month

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID 19 Protocol:

- All Personnel within our premises must wear masks at all times and must have Temperature taken
- Working Areas must be clean and sanitized daily by personnel within those spaces
- All visitors must be registered on the COVID Register

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

**Experience**:

- Lectra Patternmaking: 3 years (required)