Technical Patternmaker — Precision Patterns for Couture

Dries Van Noten; Antwerpen; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hospitalisation insurance

Group insurance plan

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Stock sale and employee discount

Descripción de la vacante

Dries Van Noten seeks a highly skilled Technical Patternmaker in Antwerp to translate collection patterns into production-ready files and ensure industrial feasibility. You will develop base patterns, create technical sheets, and manage documentation for handover to manufacturers, ensuring quality and reproducibility at scale.

The role requires 5+ years in fashion patternmaking, expertise in Lectra and CAD, and proficiency with Illustrator/Photoshop.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fashion industry.
• Excellent knowledge of garment fitting and patternmaking.
• Knowledge of Excel and Lectra.
• Graphic and technical design skills, including Illustrator, Photoshop and CAD.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Dutch is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Demonstrate strong technical expertise and accuracy in pattern drawing, cutting, development and fitting across all ready-to-wear categories for men and women.
• Translate existing patterns into production-ready patterns using both manual techniques and CAD software, including Lectra.
• Ensure all patterns are optimised for industrial production, efficiency, and consistency.
• Develop and refine base patterns and blocks for scalable use across collections.
• Create the technical sheet, material sheet, digital sheet, printed sheet and an explanatory sample for the manufacturer.
• Create and finalise complete technical files for production, including:
• Technical sheets created in Excel and documented with additional instructions prepared in a graphic design program such as Illustrator.
• Measurement charts and size specifications
• Materials and construction notes with detailed explanations from finishings
• Digital and printed pattern files
• Check and finalise technical data sheets, including size charts and material data sheets for ateliers and production.
• Actively participate in fitting sessions and translate adjustments and updates into patterns and technical specifications.
• Evaluate the technical execution and quality of the collection and production, providing feedback to the Production Manager or manufacturers.
• Create mock-ups to define and communicate stitching techniques and construction details.
• Provide input to manufacturers on grading and review their proposed size gradations.
• Launch and evaluate pre-production samples (PPS) and size sets where necessary.
• Adhere to the critical path and support the development of the collection, ensuring on-time delivery at every stage.

Conocimientos

Patternmaking

Garment fitting

Lectra

Excel

Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD

English fluency

Team player

Herramientas

Lectra

Excel

Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD

Descripción del empleo

Dries Van Noten seeks a highly skilled Technical Patternmaker in Antwerp to translate collection patterns into production-ready files and ensure industrial feasibility. You will develop base patterns, create technical sheets, and manage documentation for handover to manufacturers, ensuring quality and reproducibility at scale.

The role requires 5+ years in fashion patternmaking, expertise in Lectra and CAD, and proficiency with Illustrator/Photoshop.