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Textile, Leather and Related Pattern Makers and Cutters, Other

Aliases: Pattern Designer, Fabric Cutter, Garment Patternmaker, Designer

Industry/Sector(s): Apparel

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Textile, Leather and Related Pattern Makers and Cutters, Other is expected to perform include:

Making marking patterns and cutting textile, leather and other materials in the manufacture of garments, gloves and miscellaneous products

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Working hours are for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company
Shift system maybe available
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Yes

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ²

Minimum – 8^th

KEY COMPETENCIES

Equipped in testing patterns by making and fitting sample garments
Well-versed with drawing details on outlined parts to indicate where parts are to be joined, as well as the positions of pleats, pockets, buttonholes, and other features, using computers or drafting instruments
Proficient in creating a master pattern for each size within a range of garment sizes, using charts, drafting instruments, computers, and/or grading devices
Well-versed in tracing outlines of specified patterns onto material, and cutting fabric using scissors
Knowledge of computing dimensions of patterns according to sizes, considering stretching of material

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of current market trends

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ^{3, 8, 9}

Tailoring institutes across India

Mridula’s School of Embroidery & Fashion Design, Old No 248, New No – 332, Ambujammal Street, Alwarpet, Chennai – 600 018, Tamilnadu, India. Phone no: +91 8695605050 Suryadatta Institute of Fashion Technology, Wing B, 2074, Sadashiv Peth, Vijayanagar Colony, Pune – 411 030, Maharashtra, India. Phone no: +91 9763266829

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://wcd.nic.in/schemes/support-training-and-employment-programme-women-step
http://www.apiic.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Textile-Apparel.pdf

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.sgisift.org/cms/Courses/Short-Term-Courses@-SIFT.aspx
http://www.mridulas.com/tailoring.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁷

Pattern Master à Entrepreneur

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Textile, Leather and Related Pattern Makers and Cutters, Other

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with up to 2 years’ experience – ₹ 10,000 to ₹ 11,000 per month
For candidates with 2 to 5 years’ experience – ₹ 15,000 to ₹ 16,500 per month
For candidates with over 5 years’ experience – ₹ 20,000 to ₹ 21,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

0-4 years of relevant experience

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁶

Fabric manufacturers across India
Apparel manufacturers across India
Readymade garment manufacturers in India
Self-employed

KEYWORDS

Pattern Designer
Fabric Cutter
Garment Patternmaker
Designer
Karigar

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7532.9000	Textile, Leather and Related Pattern Makers and Cutters, Other
ISCO 2008	7532	Garment and Related Pattern Makers and Cutters
NIC 2008	14105; 15121; 13995	Custom tailoring; Manufacture of travel goods like suitcase, bags, holdalls etc.; Manufacture of made-up canvas goods such tents, sails etc.
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 7
2	List of MES Courses approved by NCVT Report
3	http://ayjnihh.nic.in/awareness/employment4a.asp?pageid=2
4	http://www.payscale.com/rcsearch.aspx?category=Job&str=Pattern+Maker&CountryName=India&SourceId
5	Human Resource and Skill Requirements in the Textiles and Clothing Sector (2013 - 17, 2017 - 2022) – A Report” released by NSDC Human Resource and Skill Requirements in the Textiles and Clothing Sector – Executive Summary” released by NSDC
6	http://dir.indiamart.com/indianexporters/t_tents.html
7	/ / http://www.timesjobs.com/jobskill/pattern-making-jobs http://www.shine.com/job-search/simple/garment-pattern-maker http://www.shine.com/job-search/simple/pattern-maker
8	http://www.sgisift.org
9	http://www.mridulas.com
10	http://www.ibef.org/industry/indian-textiles-and-apparel-industry-analysis-presentation

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