Pattern maker/technician knitwear to ARKET

Company Description
Are you motivated by being a part of establishing a brand with quality at its core? Would you like to take on a new challenge in a customer focused start-up environment? Then you might be the Pattern Maker we are looking for.
ARKET is a modern-day market that offers essential products for men, women, children and the home. ARKET’s mission is to democratise quality through widely accessible, well-made, durable products, designed to be used and loved for a long time. The team includes designers, chefs, architects, buyers, writers and many others – approximately 160 are working in the Stockholm office in Södermalm – sharing their expertise and experience and working towards a common goal. There are also satellite production teams in countries around the globe working closely with ARKET’s suppliers.



Job Description
As a Pattern Maker you work closely with the design team to create high quality garments. You drive the development of fit, size, silhouette and technical solutions based on the visual goal for the target customer. You work actively with production to find efficient and sustainable solutions to achieve the level of making and standard set for the brand. In this role you will focus mainly on knitwear, but also include swimwear.

Your main tasks and responsibilities will be to:
Drive the development of fit and silhouette together with your team and ensure grading and fit in all sizes.
Create measurement list, technical drawings, paper patterns and Draping
Responsible for development of fit, sizes and silhouette at fitting sessions
Develop teamwork and collaboration with Production Office and work closely throughout the sampling process.
Continuously develop working method and follow up, evaluate and update fit, silhouettes and technical solutions.
Look out for solutions for new silhouettes and fits based on team input, current fashion and sales.


Qualifications
A Pattern Maker / technician who has genuine interest in knitwear production. Additionally, you have strong communication skills, take initiatives, plan and drive your department forward. You are structured and organized and able to prioritize your workload. We value new ideas that can be put into practice and the ability to transform ideas into reality. You are flexible and have a positive attitude.
Your profile:
At least 3 years of experience as a patternmaker/technician, preferable working with knitwear garments
Preferably a background working with women’s clothes and grading
Technical knowledge within knitwear production is a benefit
Experience from draping, pattern making and working with measurement lists
Basic computer skills. Experience in Illustrator, CLO and Shima is desirable, experience in Lectra/CAD tool is a must

Additional Information
We offer
We offer a work environment where culture and values play a big part in everything we do. We have a flexible attitude and value an entrepreneurial spirit. We want every employee to take ownership of the ARKET’s success and believe that a fun working place generates great results.
This is a full-time temporary position from June 2022 to end of August 2023, and will be based in Stockholm. You will report to Head of Pattern.
Apply
Do you find this position interesting and suitable for you? Please apply here with CV and Cover letter latest 23rd March (Interviews will be held continuously)
Please contact Marja Lundkvist marja.lundkvist@arket.com if you have questions about the role, and Emma Hüll emma-hull@hm.com about the recruitment process
H&M is committed to creating a Diverse & Inclusive environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability or age.
We look forward to hearing from you!