Creative Patternmaker
at Kooka
Victoria, Victoria, Australia -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 11 Oct, 2024 | Not Specified | 12 Jul, 2024 | N/A | Good communication skills | No | No |
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Description:
HEAD OFFICE – VIC
KOOKAI is a dynamic fashion retail company. As a growing business, we are excited to announce that we have a Creative Patternmaker role available for those seeking to work with a renowned Australian company which prides itself on an unbeatable culture.
We are a vertical business with factories based in Fiji and Sri Lanka. Be a part of something special by having full transparency over the production of our incredible range. You will also collaborate with our close-knit and friendly team across the business.
The Creative Patternmaker is integral in the development and creation of all designs at KOOKAI. We respect and value traditional Patternmaking skills, whilst embracing new technologies to support speed to market and sustainable practises. We simulate all styles in 3D prior to sampling, from concept through to design approval.
The Creative Patternmaker is responsible for the pattern making, 3D simulation and fit requirements, ensuring patterns are accurate per company fit standards, with a core focus on garment quality. This role works closely with the design team on aesthetics and fit through this process.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about progression, loves working in a fast-paced environment, and is open to new technology practices - with the ultimate goal to assist in the innovation and evolution of KOOKAI.
This is a full-time role based in our Head Office located in Hawthorn East, Melbourne.
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Responsibilities:
- Working closely with designers, interpreting their designs and drafting patterns for 3D simulation and sampling for all product from concept until design approval
- Fitting garments to the standard Kookai model, altering accordingly
- Communicating with the Technical Patternmakers and Sewing Team on construction and quality of individual styles
- Block development to Kookai standards
- Updating all avatars to the latest design including approved styles
- Supporting Technical Patternmakers with finishing patterns when styles are required for sample or production
- Working closely with suppliers in the development of proto and PP samples and proactively recognising any issues for production
- Measuring patterns and inputting measures and grade increments into design development platforms
- Identifying and providing training and guidance on factory’s workmanship as required, to achieve a high-quality product
- Ensuring all workflow priorities are achieved
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Information Technology/IT
Software Engineering
Graduate
Proficient
1
Victoria, Australia