Pattern Maker at Performance Brands (Pty) Ltd

Performance Brands is a business focused and passionate about equipping consumers with the best in outdoor and technical sportswear. Our wide range of world class brands meets consumer needs across every spectrum of activities and interests. We not only design and manufacture some of South Africa's best apparel, we empower our customers to pursue an active and balanced lifestyle.

Job description: Pattern Maker

We are looking for a highly organized, proactive and energetic Pattern Maker to join our dynamic team. Must be able to create basic blocks, sample development patterns working closely with designers. Must have a good understanding on grading. 

What will you do?

• Ability to interpret the designers detailed brief and/or sample provided and construct a pattern
• Ability to create manual paper patterns as well as electronic patterns on Gerber
• Creation and maintenance of a pattern library
• Ability to adjust patterns for different fabrics and knowledge of grading
• Key knowledge of fabric reactions and compositions
• Maintain a close working relationship with seamstress to ensure ease of construction and top quality execution
• Fittings with designer and garment technologist on any alterations required
• Process all pattern alterations timeously in order of priority
• Checking of graded nest before production commences
• Must have good attention to detail
• Analyze new style developments and promote more efficient garment construction techniques for production

What do you need to succeed?

• Fashion design or equivalent Diploma/ Degree
• 2-5 years pattern making experience
• Manual and Gerber Accunest/Lectra computerised pattern making experience is advantageous
• Experience working in a design centre or a manufacturer supplying retail stores would be advantageous
• Good mathematical skills
• Strong technical knowledge of pattern and garment construction
• Attention to detail
• Work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Collaborative team player