Patternmaker at Truworths

Job Description    

• Skilled in creating traditional hard copy patterns on a variety of ladieswear product as well as experience in working with an automated pattern making system ie: Gerber or Lectra
• Able to create high volume based production ready patterns
• Excellent ability to translate merchandiser / designer brief from technical pack to final pattern and sample
• Be able to engage comfortably with both the design team and sample room team
• Instruct sample machinists fluently on all technical make up points of samples
• Technically understand and execute alteration changes and styling comments as supplied after sample submission to buyers fit review meeting
• Advise production on any technical queries
• Skilled in all types of ladies fashion fabrics and the translating of these fabrics into fashion garment, also able to combine fabric types (combo’s)
• Create and supply detailed positioning makers or required templates
• Ability and skill to work with outsourced services ie: Pleating / ruching / embroidery / placement printing / washing and denim finishing processes
• Be able to problem solve and advise on all technical aspects
• Have the ability to work with an understanding of cost / fabric rating parameters

Key Responsibilities    

• Skilled in creating traditional hard copy patterns on a variety of ladieswear product as well as experience in working with an automated pattern making system ie: Gerber or Lectra
• Able to create high volume based production ready patterns
• Excellent ability to translate merchandiser / designer brief from technical pack to final pattern and sample
• Be able to engage comfortably with both the design team and sample room team
• Instruct sample machinists fluently on all technical make up points of samples
• Technically understand and execute alteration changes and styling comments as supplied after sample submission to buyers fit review meeting
• Advise production on any technical queries
• Skilled in all types of ladies fashion fabrics and the translating of these fabrics into fashion garment, also able to combine fabric types (combo’s)
• Create and supply detailed positioning makers or required templates
• Ability and skill to work with outsourced services ie: Pleating / ruching / embroidery / placement printing / washing and denim finishing processes
• Be able to problem solve and advise on all technical aspects
• Have the ability to work with an understanding of cost / fabric rating parameters

Qualifications and Experience    

• Must have a broad exposure in pattern making on all types of ladies wear products including: Dresses / Skirts / Blouses / Casual wear / Pants / Jackets and Coats
• Minimum of 7 years experience within a similar volume based business
• A consistent and methodical approach to pattern creation
• Applicant to have completed a successful course in pattern making and computerised pattern making and show relative experience
• Be able to successfully contribute in a fast paced environment
• Have the ability to communicate fluently with all parties within a high volume based fashion retail business

Competencies    

• Ladieswear patternmaking experience - Technical
• Good communication skills
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Systematic and methodical approach

Deadline:31st August,2026