Patternmaker

Truworths; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Truworths is seeking a skilled Patternmaker in Cape Town, Western Cape. The role focuses on producing production-ready patterns for ladieswear, both by traditional methods and automated systems such as Gerber or Lectra.

You will translate merchandiser/designer briefs into patterns, collaborate with design and sample teams, and guide machinists on garment construction and alterations for cost-effective production.

Qualifications

• Broad exposure to pattern making for all ladieswear products.
• Experience in automated pattern systems (Gerber or Lectra).
• Fast-paced, high-volume production environment experience.
• Fluent communication with design and sample teams.

Responsibilities

• Create traditional hard-copy patterns and production-ready patterns.
• Translate designer briefs into final patterns and samples.
• Instruct machinists on technical make-up points.
• Collaborate with design, sample room and buyers on fit and changes.
• Advise on technical queries and fabric combinations.

Skills

Patternmaking

Fabric knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Pattern making course

Computerised pattern making

Tools

Gerber

Lectra

Job description

# PatternmakerDetails| | || --- | --- || Closing Date | 2026/10/31 || Reference Number | TRU260706-2 || Job Title | Patternmaker || Business Area | Manufacturing || Job Type | Permanent || Workplace Type | On-site || Location - Country | South Africa || Location - Province | Western Cape || Location - Town / City | Cape Town || Job Description | • Skilled in creating traditional hard copy patterns on a variety of ladieswear product as well as experience in working with an automated pattern making system ie: Gerber or Lectra • Able to create high volume based production ready patterns • Excellent ability to translate merchandiser / designer brief from technical pack to final pattern and sample • Be able to engage comfortably with both the design team and sample room team • Instruct sample machinists fluently on all technical make up points of samples • Technically understand and execute alteration changes and styling comments as supplied after sample submission to buyers fit review meeting • Advise production on any technical queries • Skilled in all types of ladies fashion fabrics and the translating of these fabrics into fashion garment, also able to combine fabric types (combo’s) • Create and supply detailed positioning makers or required templates • Ability and skill to work with outsourced services ie: Pleating / ruching / embroidery / placement printing / washing and denim finishing processes • Be able to problem solve and advise on all technical aspects • Have the ability to work with an understanding of cost / fabric rating parameters || Key Responsibilities | Skilled in creating traditional hard copy patterns on a variety of ladieswear product as well as experience in working with an automated pattern making system ie: Gerber or Lectra • Able to create high volume based production ready patterns • Excellent ability to translate merchandiser / designer brief from technical pack to final pattern and sample • Be able to engage comfortably with both the design team and sample room team • Instruct sample machinists fluently on all technical make up points of samples • Technically understand and execute alteration changes and styling comments as supplied after sample submission to buyers fit review meeting • Advise production on any technical queries • Skilled in all types of ladies fashion fabrics and the translating of these fabrics into fashion garment, also able to combine fabric types (combo’s) • Create and supply detailed positioning makers or required templates • Ability and skill to work with outsourced services ie: Pleating / ruching / embroidery / placement printing / washing and denim finishing processes • Be able to problem solve and advise on all technical aspects • Have the ability to work with an understanding of cost / fabric rating parameters || Qualifications and Experience | • Must have a broad exposure in pattern making on all types of ladies wear products including: Dresses / Skirts / Blouses / Casual wear / Pants / Jackets and Coats • Minimum of 7 years experience within a similar volume based business • A consistent and methodical approach to pattern creation • Applicant to have completed a successful course in pattern making and computerised pattern making and show relative experience • Be able to successfully contribute in a fast paced environment • Have the ability to communicate fluently with all parties within a high volume based fashion retail business || Competencies | Ladieswear patternmaking experience - Technical Good communication skills Be able to work in a fast-paced environment Systematic and methodical approach |