Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:

 

Manage E2E pattern creation for both 2D & 3D by collaborating with internal and external teams to achieve business goals & relevant KPIs.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Develop basic and model patterns, drive the pattern creation of fit critical model patterns in cooperation with x-functional partners based on market requirements. Leads and drives the Basic Pattern/3D template selection process, and understand future business needs to determine future basic pattern requirements. Provide pattern solutions on ongoing basis to optimize fit of the garment, drives both physical fitting and virtual fitting by using new methods and systems and/or new constructions. Where applicable creates virtual prototypes to increase speed and efficiency of the product creation process. Understands and considers relationship between pattern/material usage/yields during pattern creation as it relates to margins, with the collaboration with material and costing team maintains the information in the product creation system and ensures that new patterns are wear tested as needed Evaluates and implements standard grading rules to ensure consistency in fit and contributes actively in terms of fit/principle pattern guidelines In collaboration with all global pattern teams consolidates basic pattern across all BUs, ensures aligned needs of all CC/Brands and is a contact for all basic pattern directions and application usage for assigned category Consults and trains Marketing, Design, Product Developer on pattern and fit updates and issue resolution Develops and communicates training plans and manuals for the global pattern, Product Development teams, Sourcing team and T1s. (i.e. how to measure manual, seasonal Fit Classification manual) Supports Digital Pattern projects, including tool development and smart solutions to enable digital E2E. Contributes to develop and implement new processes and frameworks.

 

Key Relationships:

 

Product Operations – Development, Materials, Costing. Pattern Maker Advanced Creation Teams Marketing And Design T1 -Merchandising And Patternmaking Lo/Oc Merchandising, Technical Services And Costing External Cad And Fit Partners, Clo Softwear

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Advanced knowledge in pattern creation and grading with the ability to provide effective and cost-efficient pattern solutions and an understanding of apparel construction, material construction and properties related to fit Ability to interpret and evaluate designs on model level regarding pattern execution/engineering Confident in all aspects of production, garment construction and manufacturing Strong team player/communicator with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects under multiple deadlines. Ability to effectively present information and trainings in one-on-one and large group situations to vendors, designers, and other employees of the organization Effective written and verbal communication skills Advanced skills in Gerber or similar CAD programs Advanced knowledge in V-Stitcher, Clo 3D or similar 3D programs Advanced IT skills (Illustrator, MS Office) Ability to travel, domestic or international, as required

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

Technical college/fashion school training in pattern making / grading, “Meisterbrief” or equivalent education Minimum of 5 years related work experience in garment industry in comparable role Professional and proficient English, verbal and written