JUNIOR PATTERN MAKER/3D DESIGNER
FOR IMMEDIATE START (UK/IRELAND)
SALARY: £27k-£28.5k depending on experience
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a keeninterest in pattern making and 3D Design to join our development team. This will mainly be linked to thePattern Maker with the uploading of current patterns into different systems for the or production. Focusing on sublimation and cut and sew to ensure we have a streamless process. You will be required to modify patterns on existing blocks and ensure seam allowances are correct for this process. You will check size chart match the patterns and ensure pattern grading is as per the requirements. They will also be required to translate patterns into 3D images to ensure the patterns work correctly for the pattern maker for fit and silhouette.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES
- Being able to take ownership of uploading patterns to different system and ensuring the patterns are accurate, grading and nesting is correct for the relevant for that departments.
- Making adjustment to patterns in conjunction with the pattern team on all Lectra software pattern packages and ensuring they are production friendly, cost effective and functional.
- Translating sketches/technical packs into patterns from existing blocks to ensure they are what the product developer requires.
- Ensuretechnical information required for each pattern, including pattern measurement chart and construction detail are up to date for all areas of the business.
- Documenting all patterns/codes on a shared folder along with the correct size charts and technical packs.
- Supporting the pattern team with uploading, dressing, virtually sewing up the 3D garments, ensuring the fitting works on our virtual avatar before we progress to sign off and possible sample.
- Working closely with the product developers to ensure the design concept has been captured correctly from the design.
SKILL /REQUIREMENTS
- Qualification to degree level or similar with in Pattern making / Fashion Design
- Minimum of 1-2 years experience specialising pattern cutting.
- Excellent Pattern cutting knowledge with all the basics in pattern cutting - Block Manipulation, draping /sampling.Ideally in mens/Ladies and Kids would be extremely helpful
- Computer skills within pattern making and 3D clothing program.
- Excellent understanding of garment construction and a good understanding of technical fabrics and performance gear.
- Adaptive to change, excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, ambition, and effective communication skills Confident in their decisions and be able to perform effectively under pressure and within timescales
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
DESIRABLE
- Knowledge of 3D garment design (CLO/ Vstitcher/Browzwear)
- A good understand of technical fabrics and an understanding of Sublimation design.
- A good knowledge of Sportswear in kids/womans and mens wear
- Ability and willingness to travel when necessary
If you're interested, please send through a covering letter along with your CV by clicking in the apply button below.
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