CAVA is an Indian activewear and athleisure brand. We are looking for a hands-on Pattern Master with robust digital pattern-making skills, sewing knowledge and experience managing a sampling team.
About the Role
You will translate tech packs into accurate digital patterns and well-finished samples, while managing a sample department of approximately 10 tailors. The role requires an understanding of activewear silhouettes, garment construction, fit and stretch fabrics.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop digital patterns from tech packs, measurement charts and design references.
- Create 23 digital patterns per day, depending on style complexity.
- Take styles from tech pack to completed sample within 2–3 days, coordinating pattern development, cutting and sewing.
- Manage and guide a team of approximately 10 sample tailors, allocating work and monitoring quality and timelines.
- Apply strong sewing and garment construction knowledge to resolve sampling issues.
- Develop and refine patterns for activewear and athleisure silhouettes, accounting for stretch, recovery,
fit and ease of movement.
- Review sample fit with the design team and implement pattern corrections.
- Use CAD and Richpeace software for pattern development and marker making.
- Optimise marker efficiency to reduce fabric wastage.
- Maintain organised pattern files, revisions and approved patterns for production handover.
Required Skills & Experience
- Relevant experience as a Pattern Master in activewear, athleisure or stretch-knit garments.
- Strong digital pattern-making and CAD skills.
- Working knowledge of Richpeace software and efficient marker planning.
- Thorough understanding of sewing techniques, garment construction and sample development.
- Ability to independently interpret tech packs and translate them into patterns and samples.
- Experience supervising sample tailors and managing multiple styles within deadlines.
- Strong attention to fit, measurements, finishing and fabric utilisation.