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
$50K
Lower
$55K to $89K
Most common
$106K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
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 patterns for products
- calculate sizes and measurements for patterns
- position patterns on materials
- mark materials
- draw cutting and sewing guide lines
- programme machines for pattern cutting
- assemble sample garments and products
- check finished patterns for accuracy
Practical
Creative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need experience to become a patternmaker and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Diploma in Fashion (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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