PATTERNMAKER

LUXURY DESIGN HOUSE | REDFERN

 
 

MANAGING CONSULTANT

Leah Pagan, Principal Recruitment Consultant
Contact:
Leah@reliergroup.com

 
 

THE ROLE

The Pattern Maker is responsible for developing accurate, production-ready patterns that bring creative concepts to life while maintaining the highest standards of fit, construction, quality, and commercial viability.

Working closely with Design, Product Development, Technical, Production, and the Workroom teams, this role supports the successful delivery of seasonal collections from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities

Pattern Development

  • Create first patterns across RTW collections, including runway, commercial and special projects.

  • Interpret design concepts, sketches and technical briefs into accurate manual or digital patterns.

  • Develop patterns that balance design intent, fit, construction and manufacturability.

  • Maintain accurate pattern documentation, grading and filing systems.

Fit, Sampling & Technical Development

  • Attend fit sessions and implement pattern amendments to support development timelines.

  • Collaborate with sample makers, machinists and cross-functional teams throughout prototype and SMS development.

  • Ensure pattern accuracy, garment balance, proportion and functionality while resolving technical construction challenges.

Quality & Construction

  • Uphold brands standards for fit, construction and quality.

  • Recommend improvements to pattern engineering and construction methods to enhance quality, consistency and production efficiency.

  • Support seamless transition from development to production by ensuring patterns are commercially viable.

Collaboration & Workflow

  • Partner closely with Design, Product Development, Technical, Production and the Workroom to achieve seasonal milestones.

  • Manage workload to meet development calendars, sampling deadlines and collection priorities.

  • Maintain organised records of pattern revisions and proactively communicate any risks relating to timing, fit or technical execution.

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