Senior Patternmaker

Recruiter:

Talented Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN002930/TK

Date posted:

Friday, July 18, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A well-established clothing supplier in Pinetown is looking to hire a proactive Senior Patternmaker to join of their dynamic team.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for completion of the master production pattern for various size ranges and design silhouettes.
Responsible to create basic blocks for all fabric types in various silhouettes
Create patterns from design sketch on a computer (via manipulation of blocks or adjustment of the existing pattern) to achieve the desired style and correct fit.
Ensure that each pattern is developed within the set standards of size, construction methods and pattern making quality standards.
Check each pattern for accuracy throughout the process and quality of each pattern.
Assess garments once made up from a pattern for quality of workmanship & fit
Be able to advise the factory of alternative construction methods and pattern engineering to obtain a better fit.
Work with internal teams to be able to develop or send block patterns to suppliers to base new styling and fit on.
Be able to build and maintain a library of patterns in computer from suppliers to ensure their pattern is according to fabric reaction and is correct at PPS stage.
Meeting with designers to review the final product.
Tweaking the pattern and filing the design.
Potentially oversee all the patternmakers.

Requirements:

Experience as a Patternmaker in the fashion/clothing industry
Minimum 2 - 4 years’ experience working on Lectra
Must be able to Grade own patterns

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