Garment Pattern Drafter
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who drafts clothing patterns based on garment designs, performs grading and corrections, and creates mass-production samples.
Description
Garment pattern drafters are specialists who draft and create clothing patterns (patterns) based on design drawings and specifications created by fashion designers or planning staff. They create toiles (trial garments for fitting) by hand, make corrections based on fitting results, and perform grading (size grading) suitable for mass production. In recent years, digital pattern creation using CAD software has increased, and they collaborate with sample production teams and sewing factories while understanding material properties and sewing processes.
Future Outlook
Amid the digitalization of the apparel industry and the introduction of sustainable materials, the demand for garment pattern drafters with CAD skills and material knowledge is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Employee / Freelancer / Full-time Employee / Temporary Staff
Career Path
Assistant Patternmaker → Patternmaker → Senior Patternmaker → Pattern Chief → Production Technology Staff
Required Skills
Drafting / Grading / Pattern Specification Creation / Toile Sewing and Fitting Adjustment
Recommended Skills
CAD (Apparel Design) / English Technical Document Reading / Material Properties Knowledge / Sewing Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small dimensional errors directly affect the finish. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and light tasks at workbenches, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam (2D)
- Color Coordinator Certification Exam
- Fashion Sales Ability Certification Exam
Aliases
- Patternmaker
Related Jobs
- CAD Operator
- Costume Designer
- Fashion Designer
- Sewing Worker