Clothing Patternmaker

House of Narma; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

House of Narma in Dubai seeks an experienced Pattern Maker and Sample Machinist for its Dubai atelier. The candidate will translate complex design ideas into precise patterns for luxury womenswear and menswear with couture-level finish.

The role emphasizes manual pattern cutting, draping, grading, and fittings, with a strong understanding of fabric behavior and finishing techniques. English proficiency is required; Arabic is a plus. Apply to join a demanding, quality-focused studio.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in luxury or designer ateliers (RTW and couture).
• Expert in manual pattern cutting, draping, grading, and fitting for both structured and fluid silhouettes.
• Strong technical understanding of fabric behaviour, finishing techniques, and construction standards.
• Precision in sample execution, clean finishing, accurate seam balance, and couture attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate manual patterns for womenswear and menswear from designer sketches or draped forms.
• Execute toiles and samples with couture-level precision and finishing.
• Conduct pattern grading and size development, ensuring consistency and proportion across the range.
• Lead fittings and perform technical adjustments with speed and accuracy.
• Work closely with the design team to engineer garments that retain their creative integrity while meeting technical feasibility.
• Maintain an organized archive of patterns, samples, and fit notes.

Skills

Pattern cutting

Draping

Grading

Fitting

Fabric knowledge

Finishing

Sketch interpretation

English (required)

Arabic (preferred)

Collaboration

Timelines

Job description

PATTERN MAKER / SAMPLE MACHINIST

Location: Dubai

Category: Luxury Womenswear & Menswear

Type: Full-time / In-house Atelier

House of Narma is seeking an experienced Pattern Maker and Sample Machinist to join our Dubai atelier. The ideal candidate will have a refined technical sensibility and deep understanding of luxury garment construction, capable of translating complex design ideas into precise, beautifully balanced patterns.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate manual patterns for both womenswear and menswear, from designer sketches or draped forms.
• Execute toiles and samples with couture-level precision and finishing.
• Conduct pattern grading and size development, ensuring consistency and proportion across the range.
• Lead fittings and perform technical adjustments with speed and accuracy.
• Work closely with the design team to engineer garments that retain their creative integrity while meeting technical feasibility.
• Maintain an organized archive of patterns, samples, and fit notes.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in luxury or designer ateliers (RTW and couture).
• Expert in manual pattern cutting, draping, grading, and fitting for both structured and fluid silhouettes.
• Strong technical understanding of fabric behaviour, finishing techniques, and construction standards.
• Precision in sample execution, clean finishing, accurate seam balance, and couture attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret sketches independently with minimal guidance.
• Proficiency in English is required; comprehension of Arabic is preferred.
• Collaborative, solution-oriented, and able to meet demanding timelines while maintaining exceptional quality.