Minimum Requirements: Matric/ Grade12 or any equivalent qualification 3+years' experience Patterns / Markers / Lectra / Samples Experience with the Lectra program (Highly Advantageous) Duties/ Responsibilities: Make sure all trims needed are on hand Ensure that your maker/pattern is cut correctly Have preproduction meetings with your sample line Ask questions – you must be 100% sure of the style / requirements Make sure the highest quality is met Meet deadlines (this is discussed with you when issued sample cutsheets) New styles: Working off a complete garment Make a complete pattern – all parts Mock sew up, test all parts Document rating New variation: Work off existing pattern Add variants for different styles Mock sew up, test all parts Load/plot patterns on to lectra system: Modify pattern pieces Load grading Test all parts Test all sizes Lectra system: Do adjustments on system – any spec changes needed Design corrections (if needed check with production managers) Collar fit Back rise curve Arm hole adjustments, etc. Review all sizing specifications on file / document all sizing specifications for all styles used Measurements needed for quality checking during production Document all style ratings Checking / providing any pattern piece measurements needed On going: Review patterns on system Review styles Check with production floor of any pattern piece issues Correct notch and drill hole positions Correct panels on variants Button stands Yoke facings, etc. Correct tape positions Review / create – items that are needed on production floor: Pocket press markers Pocket position indicators on special orders Special branding positions needed before production Button / button hole / press stud positions Any other style detail needed by line/production managers Markers sent to cutting room: Review/ check and keep record of fabric utilization for each cutsheet Check and make sure that the marker/s printed has all pieces required as per style and special instructions stated on cutsheet Check cutting ratio, make sure pattern bodies are at optimal capacity and markers needed are at a minimum Check and make sure that the cutsheet is being covered correctly as to the size/units required Samples: Adjust / design new patterns to meet sample / customer requirements Always check / change construction of garment to meet production needs – keeping the customers / sample style. Make sure that fabric used is: Correct quality, finish, and shade That the fabric used is a stock item or has already been specially arranged Communication: Meetings are held every morning – update on all pattern/order issues and samples Follow up meetings later in the day – any issues are raised and delt with
