Patternmaker Western Cape

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-

The Patternmaker role at Truworths involves creating traditional hard copy and automated patterns for women’s wear, translating designer briefs into production-ready patterns, and collaborating with design and sample teams. The main responsibilities include generating high-volume patterns, instructing machinists, implementing feedback, and providing technical guidance on fabric and cost parameters. The ideal candidate should have extensive patternmaking experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work systematically in a fast-paced environment.

Job Title: Patternmaker Company: Truworths

Job Description

A patternmaker proficient in crafting traditional hard copy patterns for an array of women’s wear items, alongside proficiency in utilizing automated pattern making systems such as Gerber or Lectra.

Capable of generating high-volume, production-ready patterns.

Skilled in converting merchandiser/designer briefs from technical packs into final patterns and samples.

Comfortable collaborating with both the design team and sample room team.

Expert in instructing sample machinists on all technical aspects of sample preparation.

Adept at implementing alteration changes and styling feedback received post-sample submission during buyers' fit review meetings.

Provide technical guidance to production regarding any queries.

Extensive knowledge of various ladies' fashion fabrics and their integration into garment design, including fabric combinations.

Develop and supply detailed positioning markers or necessary templates.

Experience working with outsourced services such as pleating, ruching, embroidery, placement printing, washing, and denim finishing.

Adept at problem-solving and providing technical advice.

Understand cost and fabric rating parameters.

Key Responsibilities

Proficient in creating traditional hard copy patterns for a variety of women’s wear products and experienced in automated pattern making systems like Gerber or Lectra.

Ability to produce high-volume, production-ready patterns.

Expertise in translating merchandiser/designer briefs from technical packs into final patterns and samples.

Engage comfortably with the design team and sample room team.

Instruct sample machinists on all technical aspects of sample preparation.

Implement alteration changes and styling feedback post-sample submission during buyers' fit review meetings.

Advise production on technical queries.

Knowledgeable in all types of ladies' fashion fabrics and their integration into garment design, including fabric combinations.

Develop and supply detailed positioning makers or required templates.

Work with outsourced services such as pleating, ruching, embroidery, placement printing, washing, and denim finishing.

Problem-solve and provide technical advice.

Understand cost and fabric rating parameters.

Qualifications and Experience

Extensive exposure in pattern making for all types of women’s wear products including dresses, skirts, blouses, casual wear, pants, jackets, and coats.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar volume-based business.

Demonstrate a consistent and methodical approach to pattern creation.

Completion of a successful course in pattern making and computerized pattern making with relevant experience.

Capable of contributing effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Fluent communication skills with all parties in a high-volume fashion retail business.

Competencies

Technical expertise in ladieswear patternmaking.

Strong communication skills.

Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Systematic and methodical approach to work.

Deadline: 31st October, 2026