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• Extensive experience of XX years in cutting out a pattern based on the pieces; using computer aided design and traditional hand-drawing methods to make up patterns; creating new pattern templates based on drawings and adjust existing patterns; draping pieces of material over a dummy and pin them to fit 
• Draping pieces of material over a dummy, shaping and pinning them around the ‘body’ until they fit correctly, then cutting out a pattern based on the pieces; altering and shaping flat, standard pattern ‘blocks’ into a style; modifying non-standard pattern ‘bases’ taken from the company’s pattern library 
• Substantial experience of pattern designing, layout, cutting and alteration; in-depth knowledge of draped and flat methods of pattern cutting; remarkable knowledge of clothing calculation, fabric measurement and garment construction; familiarity with working with design sketches and improving quality standards 
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with machinists, designers and clients; capable to detect wrong patterns and amend them accordingly; good knowledge of garment construction and women’s wear fast fashion; good eye for detail, highly organized and with excellent communication skills

Key Result Areas: 

• Obtain data from charts that specify modifications of master pattern dimensions necessary to produce patterns of various sizes; draw lines between reference points, producing outline of graded pattern 
• Position master pattern on paperboard and drafts reference points on paperboard to modify dimensions of master pattern, according to specification charts, using drafting instruments 
• Position master pattern in clamp of grading device and places paperboard under pattern 
• Turn knobs to set dial indicator at specified size and moves master pattern through series of reference points on paperboard; mark reference points on paperboard 
• Draw lines between reference points, producing outline of graded pattern 
• Mark location of notches in graded patterns that serve as guides for joining garment parts 
• Cut out graded patterns, using scissors, and marks garment size, sections, and style number on each pattern piece 
• Work closely with designers to create patterns and prototypes and have creative input as and when required 
• Responsible for manually producing patterns from designs 
• Work as part of a small creative team, across woven and jersey garments 
• Attend customer fit sessions and execute fitting reports 
• Work at a fast pace, in tune with a quick reaction, high volume environment 

Key Highlights: 

• Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained???? Major assignments handled???? 
• Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled??? 
• Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????