Tod's Women's Fashion Pattern Maker
- Location
- Sant'Elpidio a Mare Fermo Italy
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €30,000–35,000/year
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Tods seeks a Women's Fashion Pattern Maker in Sant'Elpidio a Mare, Italy. Full-time permanent role; €30,000–€35,000 annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Analyze design sketches and technical documentation to interpret and translate styling intent into concrete patterns
- Manage CAD-based pattern development and oversee prototype testing, implementing pattern modifications to enhance garment fit and construction
- Participate actively in revision and quality-control phases, contributing to product industrialization while liaising with external patternmakers and contractors
- Verify miniatures and lay-plan accuracy, and prepare technical production specifications and grading sheets
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of structured experience in manual and digital pattern-making
- Proficient with CAD systems, preferably Lectra
- Demonstrated ability to interpret design sketches and develop technical patterns
- Comprehensive knowledge of textiles, materials, and tailoring techniques
- Precision, meticulous attention to detail, problem-solving capability, and collaborative working approach
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years of structured experience in women's fashion pattern-making, encompassing both manual and digital techniques in a professional design or production environment.
Education
Not specified in source material; a formal qualification in fashion design, pattern-making, or a related discipline is typically expected at this level, though equivalent professional experience may substitute.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Sant'Elpidio a Mare, Fermo, Italy, with easy access to Ancona.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 30,000 to EUR 35,000 per annum.
Benefits
Company welfare program, on-site restaurant, health insurance, company fitness facilities.
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