Pattern Master

Position: Pattern Master
Department: Sampling / Production / Technical
Industry: Garment Manufacturing & Export
Reporting To: Head Sampling / Production / Technical Team

Role Objective

To develop accurate, production-ready garment patterns using Reachpeace software, ensuring proper fit, measurements, construction, grading, and technical specifications as per buyer requirements and approved samples.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Pattern Development

• Develop patterns for different garment styles based on buyer tech packs, sketches, measurements, and specifications.
• Create accurate patterns for sampling and bulk production.
• Develop patterns for tops, dresses, shirts, trousers, jackets, skirts, and other woven/knit garments.
• Ensure correct seam allowance, notches, grain lines, drill holes, balance marks, and construction details.

2. Reachpeace Software

• Have strong working knowledge of Reachpeace pattern-making software.
• Create, modify, edit, and maintain digital patterns efficiently.
• Perform pattern grading and size-wise development using Reachpeace.
• Make corrections based on fit comments and maintain updated pattern versions.
• Prepare patterns for marker making and production according to factory requirements.

3. Measurement & Fit

• Interpret buyer measurement charts and technical specifications accurately.
• Check garment measurements against approved samples and tech packs.
• Conduct fitting analysis and make required pattern corrections.
• Ensure proper garment balance, shape, ease, and fitting across all sizes.

4. Grading

• Perform accurate grading according to buyer size specifications.
• Ensure consistent grading between sizes.
• Verify graded patterns before releasing them for production.

5. Sampling & Development

• Coordinate with the Design, Sampling, Merchandising, Production, and Quality teams.
• Develop patterns for new styles within agreed timelines.
• Make pattern modifications based on sample fitting and buyer comments.
• Support the sampling team in achieving the required fit and construction.

6. Production Support

• Provide technical support to the cutting and production teams.
• Resolve pattern-related issues during production.
• Make corrections in patterns when required due to construction or fitting issues.
• Ensure the final production pattern matches the approved sample and buyer specifications.

7. Quality & Accuracy

• Check all patterns before releasing them for cutting.
• Ensure correct measurements, seam allowances, notches, grain lines, and pattern pieces.
• Minimize fabric wastage through efficient pattern development.
• Maintain proper records of approved and revised patterns.

8. Buyer & Technical Requirements

• Understand international buyer requirements and technical standards.
• Work according to buyer tech packs, comments, measurement charts, and construction requirements.
• Maintain proper version control for buyer-approved patterns and revisions.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of Reachpeace software is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of garment pattern making and construction.
• Good understanding of grading and size sets.
• Strong knowledge of garment measurements and fitting.
• Ability to read and understand tech packs.
• Knowledge of woven and knit garment construction.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under strict timelines.
• Good coordination with Design, Sampling, Merchandising, Cutting, Production, and Quality teams.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Experience

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in garment pattern making.
• Experience in an export garment manufacturing company will be preferred.
• Experience handling international buyers and export-quality garments will be an advantage.
• Proven hands-on experience in Reachpeace software is required.Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile