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Company Description ALI KAROUI COUTURE is a luxury fashion house specializing in high-end couture garments and bespoke designs. The atelier is known for meticulous craftsmanship, precise tailoring, and elegant silhouettes that cater to discerning international clients. The team collaborates closely from concept to final fitting to deliver unique, made-to-measure pieces. Working at ALI KAROUI COUTURE offers exposure to premium fabrics, complex constructions, and the standards of haute couture in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment.
Role Description The Senior Pattern Maker is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role is responsible for transforming design sketches into accurate patterns, overseeing garment fittings, and ensuring that construction aligns with couture standards. Day-to-day tasks include drafting and adjusting patterns, supervising the cutting process, guiding sewing teams on technical aspects, and collaborating with designers to refine silhouettes and fit. The Senior Pattern Maker will review prototypes, lead fit sessions, and make pattern corrections, while maintaining consistent quality across all collections. The role also involves mentoring junior pattern makers, optimizing workflows, and contributing technical insights to improve the overall design and production process.
Qualifications
A Senior Pattern Maker at ALI KAROUI COUTURE should have exceptional expertise in moulage (draping), with the ability to sculpt, drape, and shape fabric directly on a mannequin to achieve the desired silhouette while accurately reflecting a client's individual body measurements and proportions.
This expertise should include:
The ideal candidate combines exceptional manual pattern-cutting skills with a deep understanding of fabric behavior, three-dimensional form, and haute couture craftsmanship, ensuring that every bespoke garment meets the highest standards of precision, elegance, and fit.