Apparel Pattern Maker

Description

Job Summary: Develops and creates garment patterns and templates, ensuring fit, functionality, and quality according to company standards. Key Highlights: 1. Key role in apparel product development. 2. Opportunity to work across design, manufacturing, and quality. 3. Focus on continuous improvement and process optimization. Department Product Development / Design / Production Position Objective Develop and create garment patterns and templates, ensuring fit, functionality, quality, and accurate interpretation of design, in compliance with the company’s technical and production standards. Main Responsibilities * Interpret technical specifications, designs, and garment requirements. * Develop base patterns, graded patterns, and modifications as required. * Perform pattern drafting and fitting adjustments for production. * Develop samples and verify garment fit. * Analyze measurements, body forms, and proportions to ensure proper fit. * Coordinate necessary adjustments with design, manufacturing, and quality teams. * Ensure patterns meet production parameters and fabric consumption requirements. * Implement corrections arising from fit tests or audits. * Operate pattern-making and grading software where applicable. * Maintain and control physical or digital pattern archives. * Support continuous improvement initiatives in product development. Academic Qualifications Professional degree in: * Industrial pattern making * Industrial garment manufacturing * Related textile sector disciplines Experience * Minimum 2 years of experience in garment pattern making. * Experience in developing patterns for industrial production. * Preferred experience in categories such as: * Denim * Casual * Knitwear * Wovens * Women’s, Men’s Technical Knowledge * Interpretation of technical specifications. * Manual and/or digital pattern making. * Pattern grading. * Garment manufacturing and assembly processes. * Measurement taking and fit evaluation. * Proficiency in software such as: * Optitex * Gerber * Knowledge of fabric consumption and optimization. Competencies * Attention to detail. * Technical analysis. * Teamwork. * Organization and planning. * Results orientation. * Assertive communication. * Adaptability. * Sense of urgency. Position Conditions * On-site work. * Availability to monitor samples and fit tests. * Adherence to company-established product development timelines. Salary: To be negotiated Workplace: On-site employment