Couture Eveningwear Pattern Maker
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About the Role
The Kape is seeking a skilled Couture Eveningwear Pattern Maker for an on-site role in Dubai. The role involves developing precise patterns for high-end eveningwear, conducting fittings, and collaborating with designers to ensure impeccable fit and silhouette.
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Responsibilities
- Develop precise patterns for couture eveningwear, translating design sketches into accurate pattern blocks and final patterns
- Draft and adjust patterns, conduct fittings, and make alterations
- Collaborate with designers and sample makers to ensure impeccable fit and silhouette
- Work closely with the sewing team and supervise garment construction details related to patterns
- Use both manual and digital tools to refine pattern designs
Requirements
- Strong Pattern Making and Pattern Design skills with experience in couture or high end eveningwear
- Fitting expertise including conducting fittings and making precise pattern adjustments
- Sewing skills relevant to couture garment construction
- CAD skills for pattern drafting, grading, and digital documentation
- Relevant experience in luxury fashion or couture ateliers, particularly with eveningwear
- Ability to interpret designer sketches and work with diverse fabric types
- Strong attention to detail, spatial and mathematical aptitude
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Formal training in fashion design, pattern making, or garment technology preferred
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Company Description
- The Kape is a luxury fashion brand specializing in couture eveningwear, with a focus on refined craftsmanship and distinctive, modern design. Based in Dubai, the brand works closely with clients seeking bespoke, high end garments for special occasions.
Role Description
- Develop precise patterns for couture eveningwear, translating design sketches into accurate pattern blocks and final patterns.
- Draft and adjust patterns, conduct fittings, make alterations, and collaborate with designers and sample makers to ensure impeccable fit and silhouette.
- Work closely with the sewing team, supervise garment construction details related to patterns, and use both manual and digital tools to refine pattern designs.
- Requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work within tight timelines while maintaining couture standards.
Qualifications
- Strong Pattern Making and Pattern Design skills with experience in couture or high end eveningwear.
- Fitting expertise including conducting fittings, evaluating fit, and making precise pattern adjustments.
- Sewing skills relevant to couture garment construction and understanding of complex finishing techniques.
- CAD skills for pattern drafting, grading, and digital documentation.
- Relevant experience in luxury fashion or couture ateliers, particularly with eveningwear or occasionwear.
- Ability to interpret designer sketches, drape on mannequins, and work with diverse fabric types such as silk, satin, tulle, and embellished materials.
- Strong attention to detail, spatial and mathematical aptitude, and excellent problem solving skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills; ability to work closely with designers, seamsters, and production teams.
- Formal training in fashion design, pattern making, or garment technology is preferred.
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