Fashion Pattern Maker at Owens and Xley

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Reporting: Report daily to the production manager

Job Description

• You are responsible for creating templates/patterns that will be used for production. Also, you will translate blueprints into factory patterns.

Duties and responsibilities
Tailoring:

• Collate dimensions of patterns according to sizes, considering the stretchiness of the fabric.
• Determine the best layout of pattern pieces to minimize waste of material, and mark fabric accordingly.
• Cut patterns out of images or illustrations
• Grade patterns into sizes
• 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 for tailors.
• Store all patterns properly to avoid damage
• Purchase supplies for pattern making
• Examine designs 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.
• Trace and cut patterns into cardboard templates

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc, HND qualification.
• Minimum of 1 - 3 years work experience.

Salary
N50, 000 - N70,000 monthly.