Pattern development for performance apparel consultant- October 2025
Herzogenaurach, Herzogenaurach
For one of our clients in the fashion industry we are looking for aPattern development for performance apparel consultant.
1. Project Description
Short Description: Innovative pattern cutting and development for high-performance apparel.
Objective: To develop physical and digital patterns that meet production standards for performance apparel.
2. Service Description The client will provide all necessary products, sketches, project plans, documents, access to relevant systems, and other requirements in advance. The contractor will independently perform the following tasks:
Analysis & Documentation
Review provided documentation, including operating instructions and work safety regulations for machines available within the atelier.
Ensure accurate documentation of the manufacturing process to guarantee independent working.
Pattern Creation & Development
Draping on standard apparel mannequins to establish design lines.
Conversion of draped pieces into flat patterns, including editing block patterns.
Conversion of physical patterns into digital formats for reference and production.
File conversion between digital formats (e.g., DXF, PDF, Gerber, Illustrator).
Creation of patterns adhering to measurement accuracy and production tolerances (as outlined in the provided tech packs).
Ensure patterns are professional, clear, and aligned with the client’s quality standards.
Consultancy & Collaboration
Provide project updates as deemed necessary by the contractor.
Offer professional consultancy on workmanship and the pattern creation process.
Advise and guide internal and external prototype engineers, product developers, and design partners on processing variations and product-specific solutions during development.
Goal: Deliver physical and digital apparel patterns at a production standard.
3. Timelines The contractor is expected to adhere to the following delivery milestones:
September & November 2025: Delivery of all patterns for innovation exhibitions.
October 2025: Delivery of all patterns for creative direction exhibitions.
October 2025: Delivery of all patterns for creative direction photo shoot.
Start: 27/10/2025 Duration: 31/12/2025 Capacity: 17 hours/week Location: 50% onsite Herzogenaurach, Germany 50% work from home