Pattern Master CARTER AND WHITE TRADING

Role Summary

The Pattern Master is responsible for developing, perfecting, and maintaining high-precision garment patterns that reflect the brand’s luxury standards, craftsmanship, and design vision. This role plays a critical part in translating creative concepts into impeccably constructed garments, ensuring fit, balance, and quality at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop first patterns from designer sketches, technical drawings, and drapes, ensuring accuracy, balance, and luxury-level fit.
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director, designers, and atelier team to interpret design intent and propose technical solutions.
• Execute pattern adjustments and grading for prototypes, fittings, and final production.
• Lead and participate in fittings, analyzing fit issues and implementing precise corrections.
• Create and maintain detailed pattern documentation, including measurements, construction notes, and fabric behavior considerations.
• Ensure patterns are optimized for luxury materials, embellishments, and complex constructions.
• Supervise and guide junior pattern makers and sample makers, ensuring consistency with brand standards.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure patterns are production-ready without compromising quality.
• Maintain strict adherence to quality, craftsmanship, and timeline requirements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 2 - 5 years of experience as a Pattern Master or Senior Pattern Maker within a luxury or high-end fashion house.
• Strong expertise in flat pattern making and draping (moulage).
• Exceptional understanding of garment construction, tailoring, and couture-level finishing.
• Advanced knowledge of luxury fabrics, their behavior, and handling techniques.
• Proficiency in pattern-making software (e.g., Gerber, Lectra, or equivalent).
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.