Senior Pattern Maker (m/f/d)

C&A; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

C&A academy training

Partner Discount Scheme

20% employee discount

30 days vacation + 3 days extra

Corporate pension scheme

Mental health and wellness program

International working environment

Open feedback culture

Job summary

C&A is seeking a Senior Pattern Maker (m/f/d) for our Düsseldorf office, starting in March 2027. The role focuses on leading pattern development, grading, and fit standards across collections within an omnichannel fashion retailer.

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years in pattern making in retail, strong CAD documentation skills, and advanced English communication abilities. The position offers an international environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completed education in patternmaking or university degree focused on pattern making.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of basic, block, and key style patterns.
• Own the development and documentation of grading rules.
• Define fit standards and lead fit development.
• Oversee complex pattern construction and material-specific solutions.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve technical challenges.
• Establish and evolve pattern-making standards and guidelines.
• Benchmark technical standards and industry trends.
• Maintain pattern libraries, archives, and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership through mentoring.

Skills

Pattern making

CAD pattern construction

English communication

Problem solving

Education

Patternmaking education

Tools

CAD software

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.

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 Senior Pattern Maker (m/f/d) in our Düsseldorf office, starting in March 2027!

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of basic, block, and key style patterns to ensure overall fit direction and technical integrity across collections
• Own the development and documentation of grading rules to ensure size consistency and scalability across product categories
• Define fit standards and lead fit development to ensure consistent and high-quality fit outcomes
• Oversee complex pattern construction and material-specific pattern solutions to ensure optimal quality and manufacturability
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Design, Garment Technicians, and Merchants to resolve technical challenges and improve product outcomes
• Establish and evolve pattern-making standards, best practices, and technical guidelines to ensure efficiency and consistency
• Ensure technical standards and industry trends are continuously benchmarked to deliver best-in-class products
• Maintain ownership of pattern libraries, archives, and documentation to ensure accuracy, traceability, and long-term usability
• Provide technical leadership through mentoring and guidance to support team capability and 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
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pattern making within retail, including basic pattern development, style adaptations, and pattern development across a wide range of product categories and materials
• Several years of experience in CAD pattern construction and developing new styles with comprehensive technical documentation, including style descriptions, construction details, sketches, pattern components, fusing instructions, and measurement and grading charts
• Good understanding of supply chain processes within the apparel industry
• Advanced English communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities combined 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. Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.