Job Description
- At Truworths, you'll find a dynamic business environment where our staff is constantly challenged to reinvent the way we do business in order to keep us at the forefront of the South African fashion industry.
- Take a walk through our stores or offices and you'll encounter an infectious love of fashion and a tangible will to succeed among the people who make up our business – both of which are key to keeping us at least one step ahead of the competition.
- We have a position available for a focused individual, with good attention to detail, to join the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Pattern digitising
- Digitising hard copy patterns into the Lectra / Gerber pattern system.
- Maintain pattern numbering system within fit categories.
- Position markers
- Supply of position markers and templates for new and existing styles.
- Ensuring that print sizes are in ratio for garment sizes.
- Sample briefs
- Working with the sample co-ordinator and pattern maker to turn around sample briefs in within the required sample turn around period.
- Supplying sample patterns for repeat styles with corresponding position markers.
- Pattern changes
- Carrying minor styling changes on patterns within the Lectra / Gerber pattern system.
- Deletion and addition of patterns within the system in accordance with fit specification changes.
Qualifications and Experience
- The applicant must have completed a course in pattern making on the Lectra / Gerber computerised pattern system or have gained experience on manual pattern making.
Competencies
- A consistent methodical approach to pattern storage and numbering is required which enables entire department to identify and apply correct patterns to styles/fits
Deadline:30th June,2026
