Vivienne Westwood is looking for a Bridal Pattern Cutter to join the Bridal and Couture Team in the London Head Office, on a full-time basis.
Collection & Specials Pattern Development: Bridal Made to Order and Made to Measure, Special Projects, Production Patterns and Grading.
Create and cut out set of patterns for MTO collection.
Work on developments of pattern for new styles and shapes applicable across Bridal and Couture collections.
Create production master patterns to a high standard.
Review pilot samples and grading samples ahead of production for approval.
Meet and greet VIP/Celebrities and clients, and conduct fittings when required.
Hold fittings for MTO and Couture collections, able to provide technical solutions and improvements.
Collaborate on the creation of MTO and Couture Collections with technical and style input.
Advise with print and embroidery placements. • Quality control during sampling and production.
Address and solve any technical and quality issues arising during sampling, production or with fabrics.
Advise on size grading guidelines for production and producing scaled up or scaled down versions, enabling the garment to be reproduced in different sizes and able to do so manually or digitally.
Support machinists (in house and remotely for external manufacturer) with sewing indications and technical direction.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in pattern cutting and the production field.
Knowledge and understanding of sewing and finishes at production and Couture level. • Staff discounts
Training
Health & Wellbeing support (includes Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, Access to Financial Planning Service, etc.)
Cycle to work scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
Pension Scheme
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