Overview
Title : Pattern Maker / Fashion Designer
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Company
Founded in 2008, fashion house specializing in luxury ready-to-wear and couture womenswear. Client is known for combining modern aesthetics with exceptional craftsmanship.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Pattern Maker / Fashion Designer with a strong background in women’s ready-to-wear and couture fashion. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in pattern making, draping, garment construction, and quality control. This is a hands-on role requiring leadership in managing a team of tailors and ensuring high-quality production standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop accurate patterns for women’s wear (dresses, jackets, pants, skirts, etc.).
- Create patterns from draping and execute manual grading for different sizes.
- Oversee garment fitting sessions and make necessary alterations.
- Prepare technical specification sheets and ensure clear communication with production teams.
- Conduct garment quality control to meet luxury standards.
- Supervise and manage a team of tailors to ensure timely production.
- Collaborate with the design team to translate creative ideas into finished garments.
- Maintain proper documentation of patterns and technical details.
- Use basic computer applications (e.g. spreadsheets, MS Office) for reporting and documentation.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience in ready-to-wear and couture fashion design / pattern making.
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in pattern development for western womenswear.
- Strong skills in draping, grading, and garment construction.
- Proven experience in managing production teams / tailors.
- Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written).
- Proficiency in preparing specification sheets.
- Knowledge of fabric properties, cutting, and finishing techniques.
- At least 2 professional references from previous employers.
Seniorities & Employment
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Design, Art/Creative
- Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
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