also: パターンナー · パタンナ
noun
pattern maker (clothing); fashion designer
Wasei-eigo from 'patterner'; refers specifically to a person who creates clothing patterns or designs in the fashion industry. Not a general term for any pattern maker.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from patterner
See also: パターンメーカー
彼女はアパレルメーカーでパタンナーとして働いている。
She works as a pattern maker at an apparel company.
パタンナーになるには専門学校
To become a pattern maker, you need to learn the skills at a vocational school.