Fashion Pattern Maker at Deji & Kola

Deji & Kola is a bespoke tailoring service in Lekki, Nigeria, with a focus on functionality and craftsmanship, we offer high-quality tailored wears and our designs reflect a fine attention to detail and elegance, ensuring a lasting impression for our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fashion Pattern Maker

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Role Description

• Pattern maker provides effective and cost-efficient pattern solutions and an understanding of apparel construction, material construction and properties related to fit.
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is also required for this role and the primary wear will be womens clothing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work from drawings, sketches, samples, and layouts, using micrometers, calipers, gauges, scales, and other instruments that relate to pattern making
• Develop basic and model patterns, drive the pattern creation of fully graded technically innovative basic and fit critical model patterns in cooperation with X-functional partners based on market requirements
• Leads and independently drives the pattern creation of fully graded technically innovative basic and fit critical model patterns in cooperation with cross-functional partners based on market requirements
• The creation and alteration of original sample patterns, the conversion of these sample patterns for production through fittings
• Construct, revise, and repair patterns, core boxes, and models, repair damaged or worn metal patterns, cast plastic, and urethane as required
• Makes prototype patterns for fit, appearance, sew ability and packaging
• When line is finalized, assign pattern numbers to manufacturing specs, attend spec writing meetings for each season, and finalize construction details with manufacturing personnel
• Grade full sets of patterns from sample size pattern
• Analyze test data and make computations as necessary to determine test results

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a BSc, HND or OND in Fashion or related fields, Self thought individual with real life experience will also be considered for this role.
• Must have 2+ years of work experience with 3D Computer Aided Design (3D CAD)
• Pattern Design and Pattern Making expertise (Women & Men)
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Attention to detail and precision in craftsmanship
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience in the fashion or tailoring industry is a plus
• Certification or training in pattern making or fashion design

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.