Prada Group Performance Apparel Pattern Maker
- Location
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 13, 2026
About Prada Group
Prada Group is a leading Italian luxury fashion group comprising PRADA, Miu Miu, Versace, Church's, Car Shoe and Luna Rossa. The Group combines artisanal savoir-faire and product innovation across ready-to-wear, accessories and performance lines, operating internationally and maintaining a strong emphasis on technical excellence for specialised collections such as Prada Linea Rossa.
Prada Group seeks a Performance Apparel Pattern Maker in Montevarchi, Italy — RTW pattern maker for Prada Linea Rossa technical sportswear.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and set patterns for high‑performance apparel from technical sketches, producing foundational blocks and finished patterns by hand and using CAD/3D tools (PGS‑Investronica, CLO‑3D).
- Translate stylistic concepts into ergonomic, movement‑driven garments that meet athlete physiology and sports usage requirements.
- Work extensively on complex size charts, grading and technical fittings to guarantee fit, comfort and performance.
- Identify and report technical and constructive issues during early prototyping and suggest corrective design or construction solutions.
- Oversee the garment construction process, advising workshops on suitable techniques for technical garments (e.g., insulated outerwear, technical down fillings).
- Collaborate closely with the Style and Product Development offices during fittings and defect‑analysis sessions, implementing required pattern modifications.
Qualifications
- Technical diploma with specialization in apparel/fashion patternmaking or equivalent vocational qualification.
- 8–10 years' demonstrated experience as a pattern maker in technical/sports apparel, preferably within high‑performance brands (running, training, tennis, skiing, snowboard).
- Complete autonomy in taking a model from sketch to finished pattern, both manually and via CAD/3D.
- Advanced proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD systems for apparel; hands‑on experience with PGS‑Investronica and CLO‑3D highly preferred.
- Fluent Italian and strong command of English.
- Availability for frequent travel within Italy.
Skills
Experience
8–10 years' experience as a pattern maker specializing in technical or performance sportswear, with substantive exposure to lightweight performance garments (running, training, tennis) or heavy performance outerwear (ski/snowboard, insulated technical coats).
Education
Technical diploma with specialization in apparel/fashion patternmaking or equivalent vocational qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Montevarchi, Tuscany, Italy, within easy reach of Florence.
Culture
Prada Group fosters a creative, international workplace where craftsmanship and innovation coexist. The organisation values technical excellence, curiosity and professional growth, and promotes an inclusive environment with equal opportunities for all employees.
About Cerulean
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