- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 14, 2026
About Jacquemus
Founded in 2009 by Simon Porte Jacquemus, Jacquemus is a Paris-based fashion house whose distinctive vision draws on the light, landscapes and spirit of his native Provence. Celebrated for sculptural silhouettes, expressive runway presentations and signature accessories, the brand brings a playful, personal sensibility to contemporary luxury. As an employer, Jacquemus unites creative, technical and commercial expertise across fashion, leather goods, retail and brand communication. Its strong visual identity and international reach offer a compelling setting for professionals drawn to bold storytelling, exacting execution and the challenge of translating a founder’s singular perspective into a coherent global brand experience.
The Patternmaker works directly with the creative studio, translating sketches and the artistic director’s intentions into garment volumes and initial patterns, and ensuring silhouette, proportions and fit. The role develops patterns through fittings and prototype review and provides the technical design office with complete technical packs. Permanent, on-site position based in Paris’s 8th arrondissement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Interpret studio sketches and references to create patterns.
- Develop garment volumes using flat pattern cutting and draping.
- Create and modify toile prototypes.
- Oversee prototype assembly with the workshop.
- Lead fittings and propose adjustments to cut and proportions.
- Refine patterns through final approval.
- Provide the technical design office with patterns and complete technical packs.
Qualifications
- Training in patternmaking, such as a BTS, DMA, ESMOD, AICP, Chambre Syndicale qualification, or equivalent.
- Three to five years of experience as a patternmaker in a luxury or high-end ready-to-wear house.
- Specialization in soft dressmaking and/or tailoring, with good knowledge of associated fabrics such as silk, crêpe, woolens, and structured fabrics.
- Proficiency in flat pattern cutting and draping; knowledge of a CAD software is an advantage.
- Creative sensibility and a good understanding of the house’s universe.
- A strong eye for volume, detail, and fit.
- Ability to communicate with the studio and meet collection deadlines.
Skills
Experience
Three to five years as a patternmaker in a luxury or high-end ready-to-wear house.
Education
Training in patternmaking, such as a BTS, DMA, ESMOD, AICP, Chambre Syndicale qualification, or equivalent.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Explore jobs in Île-de-France or in France.
Culture
Jacquemus’s identity as an employer is shaped by its founder’s distinctive vision, combining contemporary fashion with the warmth and spontaneity of its southern French roots. Its creative environment places bold ideas and a coherent brand identity at the forefront, pairing playful storytelling with exacting attention to product and image.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.