Senior Patternmaker - F and T Apparel - 11 Quarry Park Place, Riverhorse Valley, Newlands East Durban
(2020-03)
- Executing and altering approved patterns as per client's spec (CAD Gemini and manually)
- Develops costing patterns that satisfy customer's needs.
- Preparing sealed patterns for production.
- Grade patterns
- Monitors the prototype process to ensure quality and timelines are Met. Foresees issues and provides solutions.
- Liaise with QA's regarding pre-production samples if pattern Need amendment.
- Liaise with Technologists before sending samples fits/seals for Approval
- Managing and Oversee sample room, checking quality on Samples.
- Checking pre-production print makers if they are positioned Correctly
- Conducting fit sessions with the merchandisers
Patternmaker/Garment Technologist - Lucky Bean Clothing - 9 Cherry Road, Unit 4 Sea Gift House, Pinetown 3610
(2014-07 - 2020-02)
- Making and altering patterns as per spec.
- Preparing sealed patterns for production.
- Performing fit checks on garments before sending for approval.
- Grade patterns.
- Liaise with QA's regarding pre-production samples if pattern Needs amendment.
Fashion Assistant - Grapevine Fashion Studio - 84 Market Street, Johannesburg 2000
(2013-01 - 2013-07)
- Assisting the design and production team.
- Pattern construction, Grading, Cutting and sample development.
- Performing quality and fit checks on garments.
Designer - LOL Fashion and Diamonds
(2011-05 - 2012-10)
- Making Patterns.
- Designing and construction of garments.
- Consulting with clients and fittings.
Intern - Quadrant Clothing - 83 Marseilles Cres, Briardene, Durban 4051
(2010-05 - 2010-05)
- Worked in the patterns department with pattern makers
- Worked in the Graphics department with designers (Ladies wear, menswear and kiddies wear).
- Worked with Co-ordinators and merchandisers.
- Worked in the printing department with Printers and Graphic designers.
