About the Role
Myrtle Management Consultants is partnering with a leading apparel production factory in Lekki, Lagos, to recruit a skilled and detail-oriented Apparel Technical Designer / Pattern Maker. In this on-site role, you will play a crucial part in bridging creative design and manufacturing execution, ensuring that all garments meet rigorous quality standards and specification requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Provide sustaining technical design and pattern-making support for ongoing garment manufacturing operations.
- Handle design responsibilities for customer-specific garment customization requests.
- Create accurate pattern models that align with precise garment specifications for existing product lines.
- Modify existing work instructions and comprehensive tech packs to streamline production.
- Collaborate with the manufacturing team to establish, document, and promote best practices on the factory floor.
- Investigate garment components to understand assembly processes and apply findings to tech pack development.
- Make expert recommendations on specifications, patterns, and construction methods to elevate overall product quality.
- Consult with product designers to discuss base designs, interpret blueprints, and review final prototypes.
- Develop rough-draft templates using computer drafting software and freehand techniques.
- Measure, cut, and design patterns using required materials while strictly verifying dimensions and styles.
- Secondary School Certificate, OND, HND, or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
- Proven professional experience as a pattern maker within the apparel industry.
- Deep understanding of garment construction standards, manufacturing methods, and ergonomic design principles.
- Proficiency in generating and interpreting Tech Packs, design models, and blueprints.
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience in apparel grading and grade rule development.
- Exceptional verbal and written technical communication skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to meet strict production deadlines.
- Physically fit and capable of standing for long periods during on-site factory work.
- Competitive salary commensurate with industry standards.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing production team in a prime Lekki location.