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Manager (Sample & CAD)

Friends Knitwear • Full-time

Dec 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 8 mos

Currently working as Manager (Sample & CAD) in the garment and apparel industry, responsible for managing sample and CAD pattern development activities. I oversee the development of accurate, production-ready patterns according to garment designs, measurements, specifications, customer requirements, and production standards. My responsibilities include CAD pattern making, pattern grading, pattern editing, pattern correction, size development, technical adjustments, and reviewing patterns for accuracy, fit, construction, and consistency. I also support sample development and work closely with technical and production requirements to ensure smooth and efficient pattern development. As part of my role, I manage pattern-related technical issues, review pattern quality, support sampling activities, and ensure that patterns are properly prepared for production. I focus on accuracy, fit, quality, and timely completion of CAD and sample development work. Key responsibilities: • Managing Sample & CAD pattern development • CAD sewing pattern making and grading • Pattern editing and technical correction • Size development and adjustments • Reviewing patterns for fit and accuracy • Sample development support • Production-ready pattern preparation • Resolving technical pattern issues • Maintaining pattern quality and consistency • Coordinating CAD and sample development requirements This role has strengthened my expertise in apparel CAD pattern management, sample development, grading, technical correction, quality control, and production-focused pattern making.

CAD Incharge

Gimex Clothing Ltd • Full-time

Sep 2021 - Aug 2023 • 1 yr 11 mos

Worked as a CAD Incharge, responsible for managing and supporting CAD pattern development for garment production. My role involved overseeing pattern making activities and ensuring that patterns were accurate, technically correct, and ready for sampling and production. My responsibilities included CAD pattern making, pattern grading, pattern editing, pattern correction, size development, and technical adjustments according to garment designs, measurements, specifications, and production requirements. I also reviewed patterns for accuracy, fit, construction, and consistency before production. I worked closely with technical and production requirements to resolve pattern-related issues and ensure smooth pattern development. I was responsible for maintaining quality and accuracy throughout the CAD pattern development process and supporting the preparation of production-ready patterns. Key responsibilities: • CAD pattern development and management • Pattern making and grading • Pattern editing and correction • Size development and technical adjustments • Reviewing patterns for accuracy and fit • Preparing production-ready patterns • Supporting sampling and production requirements • Resolving technical pattern issues • Maintaining pattern quality and consistency This role strengthened my technical and leadership experience in CAD pattern making, apparel pattern development, grading, correction, and production-focused pattern management.

Pattern Maker

Ha-Meem Group • Full-time

Aug 2018 - Jun 2021 • 2 yrs 10 mos

Worked as a Pattern Maker in the garment and apparel industry, responsible for developing accurate sewing patterns according to garment designs, measurements, specifications, and production requirements. My responsibilities included pattern making, pattern grading, pattern editing, pattern correction, and technical adjustments to achieve proper garment fit and construction. I worked with technical specifications and production requirements to prepare patterns suitable for sampling and manufacturing. I was involved in developing patterns for different sizes, checking pattern accuracy, making necessary corrections, and ensuring that patterns were properly prepared before production. I also worked closely with garment construction requirements and maintained attention to detail throughout the pattern development process. Key responsibilities: • Apparel sewing pattern making • Pattern grading and size development • Pattern editing and correction • Technical pattern adjustments • Production-ready pattern preparation • Working according to measurements and specifications • Checking pattern accuracy and consistency • Supporting garment sampling and production requirements This experience strengthened my practical knowledge of apparel pattern development, garment construction, grading, technical corrections, and production-focused pattern making.