Junior Lectra Pattern Maker
Rabanne in Paris seeks a Junior Lectra Pattern Maker (temporary) to digitize and produce patterns for the studio's ready‑to‑wear collections.
Overview
Rabanne is a Parisian luxury fashion house known for its avant‑garde approach to couture and ready‑to‑wear, combining rigorous technical craft with modern design. As an employer it values artisanal excellence, close collaboration between design and production teams, and a studio environment that emphasizes precision and innovation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create, digitize and modify garment patterns using Lectra software to designers' specifications.
- Produce graded patterns and markers, ensuring compliance with size tolerances and production constraints.
- Prepare technical files, cutting plans and pattern documentation for sample room and production.
- Support fittings by implementing on‑body adjustments and translating fit decisions into updated patterns.
- Collaborate closely with design, prototyping and production teams to meet development timelines.
- Maintain and archive pattern libraries, version control and sample histories.
- Participate in quality control checks of patterns and prototypes to ensure manufacturability.
Qualifications
- Vocational diploma or certificate in pattern making, fashion technology or equivalent practical training.
- Practical knowledge of garment construction, grading principles and marker efficiency.
- Proven ability to work with tight deadlines and maintain accuracy on complex styles.
- Good interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with design and production teams.
- French language proficiency desirable for day‑to‑day communication in a Paris atelier.
Skills
Experience
Approximately 1–3 years of hands‑on pattern making or cutting experience in apparel development; experience within luxury, ready‑to‑wear, or atelier environments is advantageous.
Education
Vocational diploma in pattern making, fashion design, or an equivalent technical qualification.
Culture
The workplace blends couture craftsmanship with contemporary production methods in a Paris atelier setting. Teams are collaborative and detail‑oriented, with an emphasis on technical excellence and close partnership between design and manufacturing.