Clothing Digitizer/Marker Maker

Recruiter: Talented Recruitment

Job Ref: DBN003345/Tesh

Date posted: Monday, September 21, 2026

Location: Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY: Our client, a well-established clothing manufacturer based in Verulam , is seeking an experienced Clothing Digitizer / Marker Maker to join their production team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for digitising patterns, creating accurate markers, and ensuring maximum fabric utilisation while maintaining garment quality and production efficiency.

POSITION INFO: Key Responsibilities: Digitise manual patterns into the CAD system accurately. Create efficient markers to optimise fabric consumption and minimise wastage. Grade patterns according to size specifications. Amend and update patterns based on fit comments and production requirements. Ensure markers meet fabric width, shrinkage and garment specifications. Liaise with the Pattern Maker, Sample Room and Production teams to ensure pattern accuracy. Conduct marker planning for bulk production orders. Verify pattern measurements and construction details before production. Maintain organised electronic pattern and marker files. Ensure all work complies with company quality standards and production deadlines. Assist with resolving pattern and marker-related production issues. Requirements: Matric (Grade 12). 3–5 years' experience as a Clothing Digitizer / Marker Maker within a clothing manufacturing environment. Proficient in Lectra or Gerber software . Strong understanding of garment construction, grading and pattern engineering. Experience creating production markers for various fabric types. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight production deadlines. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Good communication and teamwork abilities. Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website, you wish to keep abreast with our active roles.  IMPORTANT NOTICE By applying to this advert you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA) disclaimer: I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).