Patternmaker
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
Reference Number TRU230329-11
Job Title Patternmaker
Business Area Manufacturing
Job Type Permanent
Workplace Type On-site
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Western Cape
Location - Town / City Cape Town
Job Description At Truworths, you'll find a dynamic business environment where our staff is constantly challenged to reinvent the way we do business in order to keep us at the forefront of the South African fashion industry. Take a walk through our stores or offices and you'll encounter an infectious love of fashion and a tangible will to succeed among the people who make up our business - both of which are key to keeping us at least one step ahead of the competition. We have a position available for a focused individual, with good attention to detail, to join the team.
Key Responsibilities Pattern digitising • Digitising hard copy patterns into the Lectra / Gerber pattern system. • Maintain pattern numbering system within fit categories. Position markers • Supply of position markers and templates for new and existing styles. • Ensuring that print sizes are in ratio for garment sizes. Sample briefs • Working with the sample co-ordinator and pattern maker to turn around sample briefs in within the required sample turn around period. • Supplying sample patterns for repeat styles with corresponding position markers. Pattern changes • Carrying minor styling changes on patterns within the Lectra / Gerber pattern system. • Deletion and addition of patterns within the system in accordance with fit specification changes.
Qualifications and Experience • The applicant must have completed a course in pattern making on the Lectra / Gerber computerised pattern system or have gained experience on manual pattern making.
Competencies • A consistent methodical approach to pattern storage and numbering is required which enables entire department to identify and apply correct patterns to styles/fits