Pattern Maker

**FOREVER US**

Forever New is Australia's fastest-growing fashion clothing and accessories brand. With more than 300 stores and a vast online presence across the globe, we’ve built a passionate community of fashion lovers, designers, innovators, and creatives who have taken us from Melbourne to the world.

We’re a dynamic and collaborative team with a love for fashion and a drive to make the modern woman feel confident, stylish, and empowered - every day.

**THE PERKS WE OFFER YOU**
- 40% employee discount plus family and friends' discounts
- Onsite café with daily subsidised coffee and lunch
- Birthday and loyalty leave
- Ongoing learning and development
- Wellness and sustainability incentives
- Vibrant head office located in the heart of Richmond
- Global exposure across a business operating on 5 continents

**YOUR DREAM OPPORTUNITY**

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Pattern Maker to join our team on a 3-month Fixed Term Contract. In this role, you’ll work closely with Designers and Buyers to bring concepts to life through high-quality, production-ready patterns that reflect Forever New’s fit, quality, and design standards.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the design throughout the sample process, providing expert technical advice and ensuring garments meet both creative and commercial expectations.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Interpret Designer briefs to create accurate, high-quality patterns
- Maintain the integrity of design while developing patterns through to final fit
- Ensure all samples are constructed using fabrications aligned with production requirements
- Collaborate closely with Design, Buying, and QA in fit sessions
- Recommend and implement alterations to achieve perfect garment fit
- Provide technical expertise, guidance, and clear sewing/cutting instructions
- Manage workload to meet deadlines in line with the critical path
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders and update trackers daily

**WHAT YOU’LL BRING**
- Degree in Fashion with a focus on Pattern Making and Garment Construction
- 3-5 years’ pattern making experience within the fashion industry
- Skilled in Gerber Pattern Design System and manual pattern making
- Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fit, and grading
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and time management skills
- Strong ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines
- A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset and passion for fit and fashion

**OUR VALUES**

Whether we’re building our next range, partnering with stores or trading a season, these five values guide everything we do:

- Think Customer
- Respect for All
- Keep it Simple
- Take Responsibility
- Act with Pace

**LOCATION**: Richmond, Melbourne, Australia