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  • Posted: Jan 7, 2025
    Deadline: Jan 17, 2025
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    Marvee is a womenswear brand that specializes in the design and creation of exclusive glamorous and sophisticated bespoke clothing, formal wear and bridals.
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    Pattern Drafter (Women Wear)

    Reports To: Creative Director & Operations Manager

    Job Summary:

    The Pattern Maker at MARVEE is responsible for translating / interpreting design sketches from the creative team into wearable garments. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, creativity, and a profound understanding of garment construction to ensure each piece meets the high standards of haute couture.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Interpret Sketches: Transform designer's sketches into flat patterns, ensuring the vision is captured accurately in terms of fit, style, and detail.
    • Pattern Development: Create first patterns and toiles (muslins) for fitting, adjusting patterns based on feedback from fittings to achieve perfect fit and silhouette.
    • Prototyping: Oversee the creation of prototypes, ensuring each piece aligns with the brand’s quality standards.
    • Grading: Adapt patterns to various sizes while maintaining the intended fit and proportions.
    • Marker Making: Efficiently lay out patterns for cutting to minimize fabric waste, crucial in haute couture where materials are often exclusive and expensive.
    • Collaboration: Work closely with designers, seamstresses, and tailors to refine patterns and solve construction problems.
    • Technical Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of patterns, including any alterations, for future reference and production consistency.
    • Innovation: Stay updated with the latest techniques in pattern making, including digital tools, while preserving traditional haute couture methods.

    Qualifications:

    • Education: A degree in Fashion Design, Pattern Making, or a related field is preferred.
    • Experience:
      • Minimum of 3 years in pattern making, with at least 2 years in haute couture or luxury fashion.
      • Proven experience with complex garment construction, particularly for women's wear.
    • Skills:
      • Exceptional understanding of garment fit, balance, and drape.
      • Proficiency in both manual and digital pattern making tools (e.g., CAD systems like Lectra, Gerber, or TUKAcad).
      • Strong mathematical skills for grading and pattern adjustments.
      • Excellent problem-solving abilities, especially in tailoring and fit issues.
      • Precision in measurement and detail orientation.
      • Deep understanding of both the human form and fabric behaviour

    Soft Skills:

    • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively within a creative team.
    • Ability to work under pressure while meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
    • Creative stamina
    • Creative thinking to offer innovative solutions to design challenges.

    Additional Requirements:

    • Portfolio: Candidates must provide a portfolio showcasing previous work, preferably including bespoke or couture pieces.
    • Cultural Fit: Must align with the brand’s vision of luxury, uniqueness, and attention to detail.

    Working Conditions:

    • Full time, Studio-based with possible travel for fittings, shows, or fabric sourcing.
    • May require extended hours during peak seasons like fashion weeks or collection launches.

    Salary Range:

    NGN 200,000 - 350,000

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