Dolce&Gabbana Senior Pattern Maker

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Senior
Compensation
€60,000/year
Posted
Sep 30, 2026

Dolce & Gabbana seeks Senior Pattern Maker in Rubano, Italy. Expert formal wear pattern development, CAD proficiency required.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop patterns for women's formal wear collections, including sample garments and special projects with emphasis on tailored trousers
  • Create and grade patterns both manually and using CAD software, ensuring technical accuracy and production viability
  • Complete and maintain detailed technical specification sheets containing all garment construction information, measurements, and sewing instructions
  • Collaborate continuously with Product Development and atelier teams, providing technical guidance and support for garment construction and refinement
  • Liaise with the CAD department regarding pattern placement studies and graphic specifications
  • Participate in collection fitting sessions with Design Direction, making direct modifications and improvements to sample garments
  • Contribute to defect correction and garment modification to clear production authorization

Qualifications

  • Proven prior experience in the pattern maker role or comparable position within formal women's wear segment
  • Deep familiarity with principal fabrics used in formal wear construction
  • Comprehensive knowledge of garment construction techniques and assembly methods
  • Advanced proficiency with CAD software, preferably PGS Investronica
  • Demonstrated punctuality, precision, and operational autonomy
  • Strong organizational capabilities
  • Collaborative mindset and aptitude for teamwork

Skills

PGS Investronica CAD software Manual pattern grading and development Technical specification documentation Formal wear construction techniques Fabric knowledge and selection Tailoring and trouser specialization Quality control and defect analysis

Experience

Prior professional experience in the pattern maker role or analogous positions within the formal women's wear segment, demonstrating technical expertise and operational independence.

Education

Formal education in fashion design, pattern making, or textile technology preferred; technical proficiency with CAD systems required.

Workplace

This position is based in Rubano, Veneto, Italy, within easy reach of Padova.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is EUR 60,000 per annum.

Benefits

Coverage under the Italian Textile, Clothing & Fashion Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL); permanent employment status; full-time position.

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Dolce&Gabbana

Dolce&Gabbana Senior Pattern Maker

Rubano, Italy

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