Grader - Leisure Design Centre

Our Team has a new and exciting opportunity available for a creative, enthusiastic, and driven Grader to join the current team in a rapidly growing division.
Our ideal candidate will have the ability to align with the company vision, brand profile and be self-motivated and actively involved in the end-to-end process in the applicable area of responsibility. In addition, the successful candidate should have the high energy levels required for this fast-paced, exciting, and dynamic retail environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesLiaising with the Designers, Garments Technologists, Merchandisers Planners and Design Room Manager.To alter patterns on the Gerber system.To rate and Grade patterns on the Gerber system and produce in line with the production critical path.Experience in digitizing, rating, grading and marker making on both wovens and knits across multiple product types.Pattern Digitising and creating graded production spec sheets.To produce markers in the most accurate and cost-effective manner in line with the production critical path.Prioritise styles for grading in line with critical Path deadlines for production plan.Creating all production markers and Lay Plans.Responsible for overall garment ratings and fabric utilization.Understanding different size curves and ratios.Responsible for accurately grading all patterns using existing grade rules and whenever necessary, creating new grade rules to support the fit and styling of the garments.Responsible for preparation of production markers tailored to specific orders and accommodating customized style adjustments.Responsible for finding the most efficient use of fabric across multiple colours and fabric base to help reduce fabric wastage.Knowledge of woven and knitted fabrics, limitations and requirements when creating production markers.Liaising with the Department Head.Management of the system, which includes the plotter and loading of paper, as well as replacement of ink cartridges.Qualifications and ExperienceMust have 5 -10 years' experience using Gerber.Minimum 5 years' experience in similar role.Must have experience of working with fashion outerwear and Tailoring.Gerber and grading knowledge is essential.CompetenciesAble to work successfully within a team to meet tight deadlines.Excellent communication and organisational skills.Self-motivated to meet critical deadlines daily. Please note: The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.
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