Clothing Pattern Maker
いふくかたがみせいずこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical profession that designs and drafts patterns essential for clothing production based on design drawings and dimensional data.
Description
Clothing Pattern Makers draft and create patterns (paper patterns) for garments based on design drawings by designers or customer size data. Using hand drawing or fashion CAD, they assemble toiles, make corrections through fittings, and produce grading data for mass production. They understand fabric characteristics and sewing processes, create specification sheets, and collaborate with factories and sewing staff.
Future Outlook
While digitalization and 3D patterning advance, demand for skilled veterans with advanced fitting techniques persists. Though affected by shrinking domestic production, the market value of talent adaptable to digital tools will remain high.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Apparel Employment / Factory Employment / Freelance / OEM Manufacturing Company / Remote
Career Path
Assistant Patternmaker → Patternmaker → Senior Patternmaker → Pattern Coordinator → Technical Leader → Production Manager
Required Skills
Apparel CAD Operation / Clothing Structure and Material Characteristics / Drafting Skills / Human Body Dimension Measurement / Toile Assembly Skills
Recommended Skills
3D CAD / Dressmaking / Fitting Skills / Illustration Software
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute errors affect the fit and silhouette of the garment. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to resolve issues arising from fittings and derive the optimal pattern. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves desk work with minimal physical strain such as carrying heavy loads. |
Aliases
- Pattern Maker
- Patternmaker
Related Jobs
- CAD Operator
- Fashion Designer
- Grader
- Sewing Worker