Pattern Maker at a Fashion / Tailoring Institute - FlexEdge Limited

FlexEdge Limited - Our client, a Fashion / Tailoring institute is recruiting a creative and skilled individual to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pattern Maker

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As a Pattern Maker, your responsibilities will be determining the client’s needs and coming up with appropriate design solutions.
• You are also responsible for developing patterns for mass production.
• Incorporating modern and traditional patterns into the design is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Meeting the clients to determine their design requirements.
• Drawing rough designs and patterns to the manufacturing unit.
• Developing innovative patterns for various garments.
• Designing patterns for various items such as garments, shoes, purses, etc.
• Cutting the fabrics and garments & suggesting improvements in the existing designs.
• Creating design incorporating old design as needed.
• Examine sketches and sample patterns.
• Determining pattern quantities, shapes, and sizes.
• Providing sewing instructions to the Tailor.
• Minimizing material wastes.
• Sketching the final design to indicate the position of accessories.
• Taking approval from the client before manufacturing.
• Staying updated with the latest technologies and trends in pattern marking

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an HND / B.Sc Degree with at least 4 years relevant work experience.
• Proven working experience as a Pattern Maker or a similar role in a Fashion/Tailoring Institute.
• Ability to use pattern making equipment and machinery.
• Strong understanding of modern and traditional artworks.
• Ability to meet deadlines & having a keen eye for detail for accuracy.
• Excellent listening skills & communication skills
• Ability to take feedback in a professional manner.
• Outstanding time management skills with strong work ethic.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Illustrate the ability to read and understand the blueprints.
• Ability to work for long hours.
• Highly creative and hardworking individual.
• A problem solver with a detailed oriented approach.
• Any gender can apply but a Female is preferred.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2023.