Pattern Maker.

Company Description

Join our team to achieve your full career potential We are proactive, outside the box thinkers and doers who stop at nothing to make the iconic Laura and Melanie Lyne brands shine Privately owned and based in Laval, Quebec, with a strong vision for innovation and optimizing the employee and client experiences, we continue to help generations of Canadian women to look and feel their best.

Job Description

As a Pattern Maker, you will contribute to Laura’s success by designing patterns to produce executable garments that are balanced and proportional to the sketch, and that meet Laura Canada standards.

How will you support the team?

Examine the Technical Designer’s sketches to make sure the garment is feasible and give appropriate feedback when required. Design a pattern that is balanced, proportional to the sketch and executable by the Production Team ensuring that all details are there (i.e. position of pleats, pockets, etc.) and that Laura Canada standards are met. Write the specification sheets and sewing guidelines for each sample (size, number, style and explanation regarding the sewing). Ensure that the sample produced matches the pattern and the original sketch. Make the appropriate corrections to styles. Finalize Tech-Packs for imported styles by identifying relevant measuring points and provide the basic measurements for the style and selected fabrics. Verify preproduction and TOP samples, and report corrections to be made if needed and record them on Tech-Packs. Ensure that the required corrections from previous verifications have been made on the new samples received. Be responsible for producing the styles and giving them to the Production Team within lead time. Respect the approval ratio and achieve the monthly objective of designed patterns. Keep the workflow list up-to-date at all times.

Qualifications

The people who thrive with us have:

Fashion Design Diploma or diploma in garment techniques 5 years’ experience in pattern design for ladies’ apparel Proficient knowledge of PAD system Analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure Strong organizational skills and attention to detail A positive, proactive and productive approach

Additional Information

Laura Canada is a family-owned retailer housing two iconic women’s fashion apparel brands, Laura and Melanie Lyne. Based in Laval, Quebec, we design, produce, market and sell our fashion collections across Canada. We proudly employ over 2,000 dedicated team members and operate more than 140 retail store locations as well as operating laura.ca and melanielyne.com. We attribute our success to the unwavering commitment of our teams to delivering outstanding customer experiences while embodying our shared values of integrity, respect, teamwork, performance, and passion. We believe that delivering an outstanding customer experience is driven by our commitment to an outstanding employee experience.

Benefits

We are committed to helping you reach your full potential., Room to GrowAt Laura Canada, training & professional development are a top priority. We invest in our employees by offering a wide range of training programs–from IT to language training. We prioritize helping you achieve your professional goals by helping you build your strengths & develop your talents through coaching. We are dedicated to keeping our employees engaged by offering internal advancement opportunities., An Inspiring WorkplaceIt’s no secret that a friendly & positive work environment is crucial for well-being and a happy sense of belonging. Regular team building activities & lunches, a Halloween celebration, and an annual summer picnic are some of the many events organized to promote a passionate, creative & diverse company culture., Work-Life BalanceWe believe that a healthy work-life balance is the key to success, which is why your quality of life is our first priority. Recharge your batteries with paid vacation time & floater days. Enjoy our summer hours (half-day Fridays), and get to leave an hour early on Fridays the rest of the year. You even have the option of taking a leave of absence if you ever need to. We make your life simpler by offering free parking, discounted dry cleaning pick-up and seasonal tire change services at our head office., RecognitionHard work & dedication never goes unnoticed. Every employee enjoys a 50% off discount card valid on all Laura & Melanie Lyne styles. Benefit from our employee referral program, offering a significant monetary reward for the right candidate. Every month, a sizable gift card is awarded to an employee nominated by their peers–a person who has shown an admirable display of teamwork. We also offer a gift to celebrate employees who reach an important career milestone., Health & Well-BeingWe encourage you to take care of yourself–both mentally & physically–because when you feel well, you do well. We offer group insurance for your medical & dental needs; RRSP contributions so you can plan for the future; paid sick days for when you’re feeling under the weather; and a discounted gym membership at Goodlife Fitness (Énergie Cardio) to maintain a healthy body & mind.,

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