Pattern Maker - Foschini - Cape Town

TFG Design Centre; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design centre in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Pattern Designer to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will create pattern pieces using Lectra from garment sketches, ensuring accurate fit and proportions. Ideal applicants will have 3-5 years in pattern making and strong communication skills. This fast-paced environment offers an exciting opportunity for creative professionals who thrive under pressure.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven competency in Pattern Making.
• Experience on the Lectra windows system is advantageous.
• Ability to Grade is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create Patterns on computer using Lectra.
• Liaise with Designer and Sample Room on requirements.
• Measure Garments and handle queries from factories.

Skills

Pattern Making

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Planning and organizing

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Lectra

Job description

Position Description

Foschini is looking for an experienced, dynamic and self-driven individual who can join our team in the role of Pattern Designer. The successful candidate will be required to make Patterns using a sketch of a garment from the Designer. The Pattern Designer is responsible for creating required pattern pieces on Lectra in order to ensure successful garment interpretation, proportion and fit.

The successful candidate would form part of a driven and talented team set against a creative and fast paced environment focused on Fast Fashion.

Responsibilities

• Create Pattern on computer using Lectra and available references
• Liaise with Designer on requirements
• Communicate with Sample Room on requirements
• Measure Garments
• Grading
• Attend Fit Sessions with Designer
• Liaise with retail Technologist
• Handle queries from factories

Requirements

• Has proven competency in Pattern Making (3-5 years)
• Has good interpersonal and communication skills
• Has a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Has good planning and organising skills and be able to prioritise
• Is reliable and hard working
• Is able to work under pressure to meet regular deadlines
• Enjoys working in a team.
• For this position experience on the Lectra windows system would be advantageous.
• Has the ability to Grade (advantageous)

Competencies and behaviours for success

• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Multi-tasking with the ability to focus and attend to multiple things
• To be able to perform at a high level of accuracy with little supervision
• To be self-motivated, well organised and able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Proven written and verbal communication skill
• Sound decision making ability
• Ability to show initiative and be resourceful
• Positive and motivated

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.