Garment Design and Cutting Technician

About Kapari Limited

Kapari Limited is a branding and printing company based in Tanzania dedicated to enhancing brand and print service quality and dependability in the region. The company supports startups, established organizations, government bodies, and international entities with high-caliber design, printing, and advisory services. The team operates in a collaborative atmosphere emphasizing craftsmanship, innovation, and client satisfaction.

Role Overview

This full-time, on-site role based in Dar es-Salaam involves serving as a Garment Design and Cutting Technician. Key responsibilities include interpreting design briefs, creating patterns, and cutting fabrics with high accuracy to meet client and production expectations. Daily duties cover fabric measurement and marking, employing cutting tools and machinery, quality inspections of garment parts, and liaising with designers and production personnel to ensure precise fulfillment of branding and print apparel orders. The role also requires maintaining a safe, orderly workspace, monitoring material usage to reduce waste, and aiding ongoing process improvements in garment production to consistently achieve exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret garment design specifications and convert them into precise patterns and fabric cuts.
• Operate cutting tools and machinery effectively for both small and large-scale production runs.
• Measure and mark materials accurately to optimize fabric utilization and minimize waste.
• Conduct detailed inspections of cut garment pieces to ensure quality and identify defects.
• Collaborate closely with designers, printing staff, and production teams to meet deadlines and client specifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace while adhering to safety protocols for tool and equipment use.
• Support continuous improvements in the garment production process to enhance consistency and quality.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong expertise in garment design and pattern making, including interpreting technical drawings and design briefs.
• Proficiency in various fabric cutting techniques and familiarity with cutting tools and machines.
• In-depth understanding of garment construction principles, textile behaviors, fit, drape, and durability considerations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality control capabilities.
• Basic skills in measurement, numeracy, and layout planning to maximize fabric efficiency.
• Effective communicator with experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to achieve production goals.
• Experience in apparel manufacturing, tailoring, or garment production environments is highly advantageous.
• Committed to workplace safety and the proper handling of cutting tools and equipment.
• Eager to learn and adapt to new techniques and evolving branding and printing demands.
• Vocational training or certification in garment design, cutting, tailoring, fashion technology, or related fields is preferred.

Software Proficiency

Applicants should be skilled in Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Photoshop, and/or garment-specific CAD software such as CLO 3D, Optitex, Gerber, Lectra, Gemini, Richpeace, or similar applications.

End-to-End Capability

Ability to take a garment from concept through design, pattern development, print-ready artwork preparation, and final cutting stages.