Job For a Pattern Maker In World Class Fashion House

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FlexEdge - Our client, an indigenous and world class fashion house that deals with the whole fashion range from design conceptualization through readymade product to marketing, is recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Pattern Maker Location: Lagos Job Description

• Compute dimensions of patterns according to sizes, considering stretching of material.
• 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.
• Position and cut out master or sample patterns, using scissors and knives, or print out copies of patterns, using computers.
• Lecture and fashion students on pattern making and sewing
• Create a master pattern for each size within a range of garment sizes
• 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, using computers or drafting instruments.

Professional Requirements

• At least 1 year experience in with a fashion school / fashion house as pattern maker
• Must be able to write and communicate effectively
• Must be on top of current fashion trends.

Skills / Requirements:

• Must have a flair for pattern making
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Must be able to sew clothes
• Must possess passion for style
• Must be able to instruct or train
• Must be patient
• Must be precise and focused

    How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's to: [email protected] using Position as the subject of the mail.   Application Deadline 29th March, 2018.  

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