Patternmaker, Shoes in Victoria

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Urban area
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Footwear manufacturer
• Pattern manufacturer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Draw, lay out and cut master pattern of product
• Create pattern size variations from master patterns using computer or drafting instruments
• Lay out master pattern on fabric and cut sample pattern
• Estimate the amount of material of fabric required to make a product
• Examine sketches, samples of articles and specifications of designs to determine number, size and shape of pattern parts and assess the amount of cloth required to make a product
• Mark size, identification, style and sewing instructions on sample patterns
• Outline parts of patterns on paper and mark patterns to indicate details such as the placement of pockets and pleats on garments, decorative stitching on shoe parts or eyelets on canvas products

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Leather
• Rubber

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• Gerber AccuMark
• MS Office

Area of specialization

• Pattern design
• Footwear

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available