OTB Group Pattern Maker — Womenswear
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 22, 2026
About OTB Group
Maison Margiela is an avant-garde French fashion house renowned for deconstruction, experimental tailoring and meticulous artisanal craft. The maison operates within the OTB group and collaborates with production and distribution partners such as Staff International to deliver collections that combine conceptual design with precision manufacturing.
Maison Margiela (OTB/Staff International) seeks a Pattern Maker — Womenswear in Milan: skilled pattern cutter to translate avant-garde designs into production-ready patterns.
Role & Responsibilities
- Translate design sketches and concept directions into accurate flat patterns and draped prototypes for womenswear collections.
- Develop and refine patterns through fittings and iterative sample cycles, ensuring silhouette and fit fidelity to the maison’s aesthetic.
- Produce graded patterns and clear technical packs for production, including seam allowances, notches, and construction notes.
- Collaborate closely with designers, sample room, sewing technicians and external suppliers to resolve construction challenges and material-specific behaviours.
- Manage pattern versioning and maintain pattern archives and sample tracking for assigned styles.
- Participate in fit sessions, provide constructive feedback, and implement alterations to achieve required standards.
- Ensure consistency of fit across sizes and collections while respecting artisanal techniques and experimental approaches characteristic of the brand.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a pattern maker or cutter in luxury womenswear (typically 3+ years).
- Demonstrable portfolio of patterns, samples and fit outcomes for high-end garments.
- Advanced knowledge of garment construction, draping and grading principles.
- Strong understanding of fabric behaviour, pattern adaptation for unconventional materials and complex finishes.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with design, production and external ateliers under tight timelines.
Skills
Experience
Several years of hands-on pattern cutting and sample development experience in a luxury womenswear environment, with a track record of delivering precise fit and interpreting designer-led, concept-driven garments.
Education
Diploma or degree in Fashion Design, Pattern Cutting, Fashion Technology or equivalent vocational qualification in garment construction.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Culture
The maison fosters a workshop-like environment that values craftsmanship, experimentation and intellectual rigour. Teams combine artisanal savoir-faire with collaborative problem-solving to realise concept-driven garments to the highest technical standards.
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