Gerber Pattern Grader - Fashion Manufacturing

Truworths; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Truworths in Cape Town seeks a skilled Grader for its Manufacturing division to help drive pattern grading using Gerber software. The role requires strong experience in outerwear and tailoring, with a focus on accuracy and cost-efficient production workflows.

Key responsibilities include liaising with designers and merchandisers, altering and grading patterns, digitising patterns, and generating production markers aligned with the critical path.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience using Gerber.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience with fashion outerwear and tailoring.
• Gerber and grading knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Merchandisers, Planners, Designers and Design Room Manager.
• Alter patterns on the Gerber system.
• Grade patterns and produce in line with production critical path.
• Pattern digitising and creating production spec sheets.
• Produce markers cost-effectively in line with production path.
• Prioritise styles for grading per production plan.
• Liaise with the Department Head.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Gerber

Job description

Truworths in Cape Town seeks a skilled Grader for its Manufacturing division to help drive pattern grading using Gerber software. The role requires strong experience in outerwear and tailoring, with a focus on accuracy and cost-efficient production workflows.

Key responsibilities include liaising with designers and merchandisers, altering and grading patterns, digitising patterns, and generating production markers aligned with the critical path.