Overview
We are currently working with a number of leading luxury designers across London, who require creative pattern cutters to join them on an ongoing or ad hoc freelance basis. Our client’s work includes womenswear RTW, VIP and fashion week collections, and we are looking for highly skilled pattern cutters.
Responsibilities
* Ideally, Pattern Cutters will be able to create manual first patterns, as well as make any amendments to existing patterns
* Using various techniques to create patterns, including draping, fabric manipulation and flat pattern making
* Create patterns from clients’ measurements following design, illustrations or photographs
* Work alongside designers and seamstresses to ensure garments are true to the designer's vision
* Ability to work from spec sheet comments and follow through each action point to finalised patterns for grading and bulk production
* Be involved in fittings when necessary to help fit the garments you are responsible for
About you
* Ability to create original shapes and be interested in pushing the boundaries of traditional garment construction
* Solid attention to detail
* Ability to support with fittings and work well with the team to make alterations
* Creative thinking for textile experiments and garment constructions
* Clear and concise communicator
* A team player with great interpersonal skills
* Accustomed to working to tight deadlines and able to multitask across changing priorities
* Flexibility required at peak times to manage workload
Qualifications and experience
The successful candidate will have prior experience in pattern cutting, be immediately available and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Art/Creative
* Manufacturing and Production
Industries
* Retail Apparel and Fashion
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
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