Pattern Maker – Couture

Job description / Role

Our client, a fashion design and textile company is currently looking for a Couture Pattern Maker.

Job Responsibilities:
• Compute dimensions of patterns according to sizes, considering stretching of material.
• Create a master pattern for each size within a range of garment sizes, using charts, drafting instruments, computers, and/or grading devices.
• Create a paper pattern from which to mass-produce a design concept.
• Determine the best layout of pattern pieces to minimize waste of material, and mark fabric accordingly.
• Discuss design specifications with designers, and convert their original models of garments into patterns of separate parts that can be laid out on a length of fabric.
• Draw details on outlined parts to indicate where parts are to be joined, as well as the positions of pleats, pockets, buttonholes, and other features.
• Draw outlines of pattern parts by adapting or copying existing patterns, or by drafting new patterns.
• Examine sketches, sample articles, and design specifications to determine quantities, shapes, and sizes of pattern parts, and to determine the amount of material or fabric required to make a
• product.
• Mark samples and finished patterns with information such as garment size, section, style, identification, and sewing instructions.
• Position and cut out master or sample patterns, using scissors and knives, or print out copies of patterns, using computers.
• Trace outlines of paper onto cardboard patterns and cut patterns into parts to make templates.
• Trace outlines of specified patterns onto material, and cut fabric using scissors.
• Test patterns by making and fitting sample garments.

Requirements

Qualifications
• At least 3-5 years of experience in couture pattern making
• Graduation in Pattern making (Fashion Designing)
• Good knowledge of pattern making
• Good communications skills
• Candidate must be willing to work in Al Ain

About the Company

Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.

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