Clothing Patternmaker

House of Narma; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion brand is seeking an experienced Pattern Maker and Sample Machinist to join their Dubai atelier. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of luxury garment construction and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing patterns from sketches, executing samples precisely, grading sizes, and leading fittings. Strong technical skills in pattern cutting and draping are essential, along with proficiency in English. This role is full-time and based in Dubai.

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 and construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate manual patterns from designer sketches.
• Execute toiles and samples with couture-level precision.
• Conduct pattern grading and size development for consistency.
• Lead fittings and perform technical adjustments.

Skills

Manual pattern cutting

Draping

Grading

Fitting

English proficiency

Collaboration

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.

Skills

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.