Patternmaker, Kaitā tauira tuitui
Also known as
- Pattern designer, pattern cutter, pattern technician
Patternmakers turn designs for clothes and other items into patterns.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$54K to $87K
Most common
$103K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Patternmakers
- usually work regular business hours but may work overtime
- usually work in factories or workrooms
- may work in noisy conditions
- need to be accurate, creative and methodical
Tasks
- design templates or patterns
- program equipment to perform production tasks
- draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references
- adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production
- calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment
- mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information
- assemble garments or textile products
- position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces
- confer with customers or designers to determine order specifications
- inspected printed materials or other images to verify quality
You usually need experience to become a patternmaker and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Diploma in Fashion (Level 5) OR a New Zealand Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology (Pattern Making) (Level 5)
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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