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AMI Paris

Parisian accessible luxury ready-to-wear fashion

Workshop and Patternmaking Manager

Industrial DesignUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher-education diploma in patternmaking at Bac +2/3 level or above is required.
  • Mastery of flat patternmaking and draping techniques is required.
  • Excellent knowledge of textile materials and manufacturing techniques is required.
  • Proficiency in computer-aided design software such as Lectra is required.
  • Knowledge of quality and safety standards is required.
  • At least seven years of patternmaking experience is required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and lead the workshop, including managing patternmakers, sewing machinists, a product technician, and an apprentice.
  • Plan workload to meet deadlines, ensure work quality and compliance, and manage workshop supplies, materials, and equipment within budget.
  • Maintain and optimize patternmaking tools, including computer-aided design software, as well as sewing tools such as sewing machines and presses.
  • Develop team members' skills and conduct performance evaluations.
  • Provide technical support to studio and collection teams, collaborating closely with designers and product managers.
  • Translate sketches into garment appearance, proportions, volumes, and details.
  • Participate in collection fittings, providing technical support to stylists and the Artistic Director; check and modify patterns and files after fittings as needed.
  • Prepare product technical files, including technical drawings and measurements.
  • Oversee prototype development with the Collection team and factories, visiting factories when necessary.
  • Participate in fashion shows and lead the showroom sewing workshop.
  • Coordinate information with the collection team and ensure the workshop operates properly during fashion-show fittings, recruiting temporary staff when needed.
  • Participate in standardization and production fittings, providing technical support to production managers.
  • Ensure garments fit correctly and grading complies with requirements.
  • Anticipate and resolve manufacturing technical issues with production managers.
  • Organize archiving of patterns, base patterns, and technical files.
  • Ensure effective communication among the workshop, Collection and Production teams, and partner factories.
  • Make occasional visits to workshops and factories to improve product quality and technical efficiency.
  • Oversee development of custom and wardrobe pieces in the workshop, participate in VIP fittings with the VIP team, and ensure requested modifications are correctly completed.

About the Company

AMI Paris

Parisian accessible luxury ready-to-wear fashion

AMI Paris creates ready-to-wear clothing and accessories in the accessible luxury segment for men and women, focusing on practical, well-made wardrobe pieces. Their products are sold directly to consumers through a network of flagship stores and e-commerce, supplemented by distribution in over 700 multi-brand retailers, with the Ami de Coeur logo appearing on many knitwear items. AMI Paris differentiates itself by delivering a casual, Parisian-inspired style with a straightforward, undistracted brand identity, while backing from Sequoia Capital China supports rapid global expansion and digital capabilities without changing founder Alexandre Mattiussi’s creative leadership. Its goal is to provide a broad, stylish, high-quality wardrobe to customers worldwide, balancing accessibility with a clear, recognizable brand.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2011

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