Digital Pattern Maker at Superbalist.com

The Role 

Ensuring patterns created and garments sealed are cost effective, production friendly and meet QA standards.

Reports to: Design Room Manager

Key Responsibilities 

• A skilled worker that can create Manual Paper Patterns as well as Electronic Patterns on Gerber.
• Broad knowledge of pattern making in every category is key – Ladies Dresses, evening gowns, Jackets, Coats, Pants, Skirts, Blouses etc.
• Interpret the designer’s detailed brief and construct a pattern
• Ability to accurately trace off from Overseas samples and make required adjustments to the traced pattern
• Creating and maintaining a master pattern library that enables quick referencing to speed up pattern making process
• Need to think out of the box when it comes to simplifying construction but keeping the same look – for a better price and easier for production
• Knowledge of an array of fabric when it comes to the stretch and shrinkage reactions
• Able to adjust on the pattern according to the reaction of fabric and knowledge of grading
• Work closely with the seamstress on easier construction and ensure quality is up to standard
• Need to supply all pattern measurement as per required spec provided
• Supply lengths of elastic, zips, binding, trims, gauging, belt length etc.
• Fit styles with Designer and/or Garment Technologist depending on complexity of the style and the alterations.
• Process all pattern alterations as per required timeously according to priority.
• Once style is Sealed, and pattern is graded, need to check the graded nest before bulk is cut
• Making sure the pattern is balanced and according to required spec before signing off for production.

Key Requirements 

• Diploma in Clothing Design / Patternmaking 
• Manual as well as Gerber Accunest / Lectra Computerised pattern making experience is a requirement
• Minimum 5 years Patternmaking experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience working on Geber/Lectra
• Worked in a design centre / manufacturer supplying major retail chain stores would be advantageous
• Understanding of Customer Body Measurement charts and how this affects the fit of the garment
• Basic mathematical skills (ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, ability to apply concept of basic geometry)

Key Competencies 

• Strong technical knowledge required in pattern and garment construction
• Sewing and construction knowledge 
• Time Management skills
• Communication skills
• Work well under pressure
• Team Player
• Be able to interpret a design concept and put it on cardboard
• Detail orientated