Pattern Maker Specialist (m/f/d) Düsseldorf (DE) Sourcing

C&A; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

C&A academy

Partner Discount Scheme

Employee discount 20% in stores

30 days vacation plus 3 days off

Corporate pension scheme

Mental health and wellness program

International working environment

Open feedback culture

Job summary

C&A in Düsseldorf seeks a Pattern Maker Specialist to develop and maintain patterns, document grading, and ensure high-quality fit for designs. You will work closely with Design and Garment Tech teams in a fast-paced, international environment.

You will support pattern development, maintain pattern libraries, and ensure documentation is complete and up-to-date, contributing to standardized processes and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Completed education as a patternmaker (Patternmaker Training School or university degree with pattern focus).
• Experience in basic pattern development and style adaptations.
• Experience in CAD pattern construction and documenting patterns with detailed files.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain basic, block, and key style patterns to execute design and fit requirements.
• Create and document grading for correct size scaling and consistency.
• Apply fit standards and participate in fit sessions to ensure consistent outcomes.
• Adjust patterns to material properties to ensure quality, fit, and manufacturability.
• Support Design and Garment Technicians in resolving pattern issues within standards.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and handbooks for pattern processes.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards and contribute to benchmarking and improvements.
• Maintain and update pattern libraries and archives with version control.

Skills

Patternmaking knowledge

English communication

Problem-solving

Supply chain understanding

Education

Patternmaker training or degree

Tools

CAD pattern construction

Job description

The future looks like you

With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for the many. We are building on more than 180 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer.

At C&A we are driven by our values and we believe that affordable and high-quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet, we are always forward thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. This is your chance to join the C&A team as a Pattern Maker Specialist (m/f/d) in our Düsseldorf office, starting in March 2027!

Your responsibilities

• Develop and maintain basic, block, and key style patterns to accurately execute design and fit requirements
• Create and document grading according to defined rules to ensure correct size scaling and consistency
• Apply established fit standards and participate in fit sessions to support consistent fit outcomes
• Adjust patterns to specific material properties to ensure quality, fit, and manufacturability
• Support Design and Garment Technicians in resolving pattern and workmanship issues within defined standards
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and handbooks to support standardized pattern-making processes
• Ensure compliance with defined technical standards and contribute to benchmarking and continuous improvement
• Maintain and update pattern libraries and archives to ensure accuracy, version control, and traceability
• Maintain accurate documentation and version control to support transparent pattern development
• Support Patternmakers with pattern development and corrections to ensure timely and high-quality delivery

What you bring

• Completed education as a patternmaker, e.g., Patternmaker Training School or a university degree with a focus on pattern making
• Experience in basic pattern development and style adaptations
• Experience in CAD pattern construction and in developing new styles with complete documentation (style descriptions, construction details, detailed sketches, a list of all pattern components, fusing instructions, measurement- and grading charts, etc.)
• A good supply chain understanding with an apparel background
• Advanced communication skills in the English language
• Combine strong problem-solving agility with a structured and thorough approach to long-term responsibilities and project execution

What we offer

This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe’s most recognizable retail brands, you will also enjoy:

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• 30 days' vacation plus an additional 3 days off
• Corporate pension scheme
• Mental health and wellness program
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self.
We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.
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