Garment R&D & Pattern Engineering Lead

Klotifai; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Klotifai in Jakarta is seeking a Senior Garment Product Development Manager to lead textile research, digital patterning, and sample prototyping for mass production. You will oversee the end-to-end product engineering workflow from design sketches to lab testing and pre-production samples.

The role requires 5–8 years in garment product development with at least 3 years in a managerial position, deep knowledge of Optitex/Gerber, and fluent English for international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fashion/garment/textile engineering
• 5–8 years in Garment Product Development/R&D with 3+ years in a managerial role
• Expertise in digital pattern construction, grading, marker making, and industrial sewing machine operation
• Strong knowledge of woven and knit fabrics; shrinkage management and textile lab basics
• Proficient in reading and developing export-grade Tech Packs
• Fluent in English for technical communication with buyers and vendors

Responsibilities

• Lead textile research, digital pattern engineering, and sample prototyping for mass production ready garments
• Oversee end-to-end product engineering workflow from sketch to lab tests and prototypes
• Direct new fabric research, shrinkage tests, colorfastness, and material tolerances before cutting
• Verify final CAD patterns (Optitex), grading, and cutting markers for fabric efficiency
• Lead fittings with designers and teams to assess wearability and construction stability
• Assess sewing feasibility and advise design changes to prevent defects in mass production
• Ensure accuracy of Tech Packs, stitch details, and assembly instructions
• Manage Sample Room capacity and production schedules to meet launch timelines
• Collaborate with Merchandiser Costing and IE on BOM consumption and SAM/SMV
• Mentor Pattern Makers and fabric lab technicians; maintain equipment
• Authority to reject pattern releases or suspend sampling if materials fail tests

Skills

Garment pattern construction

Marker making

Fabric knowledge

Tech Packs development

Dimensional measurement

English communication

People management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in fashion/garment/textile engineering

Tools

Optitex

Gerber

Job description

Klotifai in Jakarta is seeking a Senior Garment Product Development Manager to lead textile research, digital patterning, and sample prototyping for mass production. You will oversee the end-to-end product engineering workflow from design sketches to lab testing and pre-production samples.

The role requires 5–8 years in garment product development with at least 3 years in a managerial position, deep knowledge of Optitex/Gerber, and fluent English for international collaboration.