Patternmaker
Truworths
- 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
