AI Summary
Create master patterns, estimate fabric requirements, and cut samples. Utilize computer-aided design software and manual drafting instruments. Work in a dressmaking shop or fashion house.
Key Highlights
Draw and cut master patterns
Estimate fabric requirements
Utilize computer-aided design software
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Health benefits
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Night shift premium
Free parking
Learning/training paid by employer
Job Description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Clothier
- Rural area
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
- Dressmaking shop
- Fashion house
Tasks
- Draw, lay out and cut master pattern of product
- Create pattern size variations from master patterns using computer or drafting instruments
- Lay out master pattern on fabric and cut sample pattern
- Estimate the amount of material of fabric required to make a product
- Examine sketches, samples of articles and specifications of designs to determine number, size and shape of pattern parts and assess the amount of cloth required to make a product
- Mark size, identification, style and sewing instructions on sample patterns
- Outline parts of patterns on paper and mark patterns to indicate details such as the placement of pockets and pleats on garments, decorative stitching on shoe parts or eyelets on canvas products
Computer and technology knowledge
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- MS Office
- Layout
- Pattern design
- Decorative stitching
- Lingerie and undergarments
- Shirts and blouses
- Skirts and dresses
- Swimsuits
- Cutting machine
- Pants
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
Health benefits
- Disability benefits
- Night shift premium
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Parking available