Senior Pattern Maker

Telkom SA; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Telkom SA in Durban is seeking a Senior Patternmaker to lead the Patternmaking Department within the clothing manufacturing sector. You will develop master production patterns, blocks, and size ranges, and create patterns from design sketches ensuring fit, quality, and accuracy.

You will assess garments, improve construction methods, and advise factory teams while collaborating with designers and suppliers. A digital pattern library must be maintained to support efficient production.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in Lectra Modaris.
• 3D Pattern Making experience (advantageous).
• Strong technical and management skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop master production patterns, blocks, and size ranges.
• Create patterns from design sketches and ensure fit, quality, and accuracy.
• Assess garments, improve construction methods, and advise factory teams.
• Collaborate with designers and suppliers.
• Maintain a digital pattern library.

Skills

Lectra Modaris

3D Pattern Making

Technical skills

Management skills

Job description

Introduction

Our client in the clothing manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Senior Patternmaker to lead the Patternmaking Department.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop master production patterns, blocks, and size ranges

• Create patterns from design sketches and ensure fit, quality, and accuracy

• Assess garments, improve construction methods, and advise factory teams

• Collaborate with designers and suppliers

• Maintain a digital pattern library

Desired Experience & Qualification

Requirements:

• 3–5 years’ experience in Lectra Modaris

• 3D Pattern Making experience (advantageous)

• Strong technical and management skills

• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment