Pattern Maker

Our client is an established South African clothing manufacturer producing a well-known apparel range for the local market. Their garments are technically detailed and complex to construct, and the range is made in-house by a skilled production team.

You will create, grade and refine manual patterns for a complex apparel range, working closely with the production team so that every pattern translates into a well-fitting, well-finished garment that can be made efficiently.

• Draft and cut manual patterns for complex apparel, including jackets, outerwear, trousers and other multi-panel, detailed garments
• Grade patterns across the full size range
• Develop patterns for new styles from samples, sketches or specifications
• Adjust and correct patterns after sample fittings and production feedback
• Maintain accuracy and consistency of markers and pattern lay plans to keep fabric wastage low
• Work with intricate construction details such as pockets, panelling, linings, closures, trims and decorative elements
• Keep an organised, up-to-date pattern library
• Liaise with the factory floor to resolve fit and construction issues quickly

• Proven experience as a manual pattern maker, ideally in apparel or clothing manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of pattern drafting, grading and garment construction
• Experience with complex, technical or structured garments is essential
• Experience working with a variety of fabrics and trims is an advantage
• A sharp eye for detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and to deadlines
• Own reliable transport, or the ability to get to Hammarsdale on your working days
• Formal pattern making or fashion/clothing technology qualification advantageous, but experience carries the most weight

• A set 2-3 day working week, ideal for an experienced pattern maker who wants flexibility
• A stable, long-standing manufacturer with a good reputation in the industry
• R15,000 per month