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Main purpose of the job

The Pattern & Consumption Manager leads the pattern team at Evolution Enterprises to ensure the highest standards of garment construction, fitting, and material efficiency from development to bulk production. This role is crucial in managing the entire technical lifecycle: from initial sample development and fit approval to final production patterns & markers.

A primary focus is the strategic control of fabric consumption throughout three critical stages: costing, fabric booking, and bulk production approval. The manager actively drives cost-efficiency while ensuring technical precision, particularly in handling the complex shrinkage requirements of Denim products.

Organisational structure & reporting

• Direct line reporting: Sales Manager.
• Team size: Manage a team of 5 Pattern Makers and 2 Marker Makers.
• Collaboration: Daily cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Technical teams, Planning, Sample Room, and direct communication with Clients/Factories.

Primary accountabilities & responsibilities

1. Pattern Development & Technical Leadership

• Lead the pattern department from the development phase through to fit approval and final production-ready patterns.
• Utilize Gerber Accumark (2D) proficiently and preferably Browzwear (3D) to create and adjust patterns.
• Apply expert knowledge in Denim shrinkage management to ensure garment measurements meet client specifications after complex wash processes.
• Act as a technical consultant during the R&D stage, providing feedback to Sales, Sample Room, and Clients to optimize garment construction.

2. Strategic Consumption & Marker Control

• Control and approve fabric consumption at all stages: initial costing for price quotations, fabric booking for procurement, and final markers for bulk cutting.
• Optimize marker efficiency to minimize fabric wastage, which is a vital component in reducing the cost of sales for Denim products.

3. Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Establish clear and transparent communication paths with cross-functional teams and Sample room to solve technical issues during the sampling process.
• Negotiate and persuade clients or factories regarding technical changes, construction methods, or consumption adjustments.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, shrinkage reports, and consumption logs.

Experience

Minimum 1 year of specialized experience in Denim manufacturing with a deep understanding of wash-related shrinkage and technical construction.

Software

Expert in Gerber Accumark (2D). Familiarity with 3D software (Browzware) is a strong advantage.

Problem Solving

Strong ability to plan, report, and lead a team. Ability to identify technical risks during the sampling stage and implement corrective actions.

Communication

Excellent written English (for technical files/emails) and good spoken English for direct collaboration with international clients or management.

Leadership

Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of pattern and marker makers.

Negotiation

Competent negotiator with the ability to deal firmly with factories while maintaining a collaborative relationship with Sales and customer.