Senior Pattern Master – Menswear (Made-to-Measure Specialist)

Tilfi is a luxury brand working with handcrafted textiles and apparel.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Pattern Master – Menswear (Made-to-Measure Specialist) who can interpret individual client measurements, develop precise patterns, and create exceptionally well-fitted garments, with a strong focus on Indian menswear, including shirts, sherwanis, bandhgalas, achkans, sadris, kurtas, jackets, and trousers.
Key Responsibilities
Take accurate client measurements, when required.
Create custom patterns based on individual measurements and body proportions.
Adapt and grade existing patterns to individual client sizes.
Conduct fittings, identify fit issues, and make necessary pattern corrections.
Develop well-fitted menswear, including shirts, sherwanis, bandhgalas, achkans, sadris, kurtas, jackets, trousers, and other tailored garments.
Ensure precision in construction, including collars, cuffs, sleeves, shoulders, and overall fit.
Ensure excellent fit, comfort, structure, balance, and finishing.
Understand fabric behaviour, especially handwoven textiles, and adapt patterns and construction techniques accordingly.
Work closely with tailors to ensure high-quality stitching, construction, and finishing.
Check final garments for fit, measurements, and quality before delivery.
Supervise workshop workflow, maintain discipline, and ensure timely completion of orders.
Requirements
5–10+ years of experience in menswear pattern making, preferably in Indian couture, luxury tailoring, or made-to-measure clothing.
Strong expertise in menswear, particularly shirts, sherwanis, bandhgalas, achkans, sadris, kurtas, and jackets.
Excellent understanding of body measurements, proportions, garment construction, and fitting corrections.
Ability to create patterns from scratch as well as modify existing patterns for individual clients.
Experience in making well-fitted formal and casual shirts, with strong knowledge of collar, sleeve, shoulder, and cuff construction.
Experience working with premium, delicate, or handwoven fabrics is an advantage.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to exceptional fit and finishing.
Ability to supervise tailors and manage multiple orders and production timelines.
Comfortable interacting with clients during measurements and fittings.

Work arrangement
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