Project Description

PATTERN MAKER - TECHNICAL DRAFTSMAN (M/F/X)

NV Ballière is a company specialized in the confection of women's clothing. We are looking for a dynamic pattern maker - Technical Draftsman (m/f/x) who has the necessary knowledge to create and adapt patterns to meet the expectations of our customers and of our own labels Comme ça, Alliance and Mi Vida.

As a pattern maker, you will be responsible for converting the designs of our stylists, clients into a pattern that forms the basis for manufacturing the clothing. Based on the wishes of the customer you will make necessary adjustments to the patterns. Your contribution to the process doesn't stop here, together with the team you look at everything with a critical eye, make sure the garments are fitted and put the finishing touches everywhere, so that we can deliver a fantastic collection to the customer.

Profile:

  • Fashion/technical educational background and/or relevant professional experience within the fashion industry
  • Knowledge of and experience with the Lectra (V8) and Kaledo  CAD system (potentially Adobe programs (Illustrator))
  • Knowledge of size charts
  • Knowledge and experience of MS Office
  • Good knowledge of Dutch, French and English
  • Passionate about fashion and design

Professional skills:

  • Amending pre-designed patterns by adjusting lines...
  • Manual grading
  • Check the outlines, lines and gradation of basic patterns
  • Naming, marking, cutting and adding extra info to the pattern parts
  • Check the pattern on the screen and make digital adjustments
  • Technical outlining of the patterns
  • And so much more...

Personal skills:

  • Creative
  • Communicative
  • Ability to plan and organize
  • Result and customer-oriented
  • Can work both independently and in a team
  • Motivated and enthusiastic

Our offer:

You will join an ambitious SME with short communication lines, where you will be part of a driven and dynamic team. We offer you the space to share your ideas and help refine the design so that we can optimize our services. In addition, you get a temporary contract with fringe benefits, but above all a close collegial atmosphere on the shop floor.

Please forward your most recent resume to hilde@balliere.be, we will hear from you soon!