Rabanne Patternmaking Assistant — Iconic Pieces
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
About Rabanne
Rabanne is a Parisian fashion house celebrated for its avant‑garde approach to couture and ready‑to‑wear, notable for sculptural silhouettes and experimental materials. The maison operates with a rigorous atelier culture that bridges creative innovation and high standards of craftsmanship.
Rabanne — Patternmaking Assistant (Apprenticeship) in Paris. Support creation and fitting of iconic pieces within the maison's atelier.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the head patternmaker in translating design sketches into accurate paper and digital patterns for the maison's iconic pieces.
- Prepare toiles, prototypes and mock‑ups; participate actively in fittings and implement iterative adjustments to achieve intended fit and silhouette.
- Support sample cutting, marker making and liaison with the atelier to ensure prototypes meet technical and aesthetic specifications.
- Document technical modifications and maintain pattern archives and model books for signature pieces.
- Contribute to technical packs and communicate pattern and construction details to production and quality teams.
- Work closely with designers, cutters and sewing ateliers to ensure feasibility of complex materials and experimental constructions.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited patternmaking, fashion technique or garment construction program (BTS, CAP, DNMADE or equivalent) as part of an apprenticeship.
- Basic knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking principles and toiling techniques.
- Strong manual dexterity, an eye for couture-level finish and meticulous attention to detail.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced atelier environment and to learn traditional and experimental fabrication methods.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level: prior internships or short-term experience in a fashion atelier or school projects involving patternmaking and sample creation preferred but not mandatory.
Education
Enrollment in a recognised vocational or technical fashion programme specialising in patternmaking/garment construction (e.g., BTS Métiers de la Mode, CAP, DNMADE or equivalent).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The maison cultivates an atelier‑driven culture where creativity and technical excellence converge. Teams operate in close collaboration across design, pattern and production, with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, experimentation and respect for iconic heritage pieces.
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