Womenswear Pattern Maker at Seamstress Lagos

Seamstress Lagos is a Nigerian fashion brand specializing in bespoke and RTW pieces. Our mission at Seamstress Lagos is to infuse the energy and culture of Lagos into every unique and custom-tailored design we create. We believe in accentuating your beauty and showcasing your personal style with bespoke garments that fit like a glove.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Womenswear Pattern Maker

Location: Ikosi, Ketu - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Completed intermediate or advanced level pattern drafting course curriculum
• Provide sustaining technical design/pattern making support to the garment manufacturing.
• Design responsibility for customer option/garment customization requests. • Create pattern models to meet garment specifications for existing product lines.
• Modify existing work instructions/tech packs.
• Work with manufacturing to establish and document best practices.
• Make appropriate recommendations in collaboration with design and production teams on matters pertaining to specifications, patterns, construction methods, and techniques to improve the overall quality of the garment.
• Meeting with product designers to discuss the base design.
• Reading and interpreting design models and blueprints.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a relevant qualification with 2-5 years experience.
• Proactive with problem solving skills and ability to work independently
• Knowledge of garment construction standards and manufacturing methods.
• On site position.
• A proficiency test will be given during interview.
• Understanding of ergonomic design and its effect on manufacturability.
• Previous experience as a pattern maker.
• Experience in fashion technical skill like sewing or pattern drafting
• Sound knowledge of fabrics
• Physically fit
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Growth mindset, intellectual curiosity and empathy
• Excellent organisational and follow through skills with ability to meet deadlines
• Result - Oriented team player with exceptional motivation and interpersonal skills
• Good writing and verbal communication skills
• High proficiency in MS Office suite
• High level of attention to detail
• Confident and pleasant
• Ability to do this job with great focus for at least two years.

Salary
N100,000 - N150,000 / Month.

Benefits:

• Access to learning resources & opportunities
• 15 days annual paid leave
• Career progression opportunities

Application Closing Date
11th December, 2023.