SENIOR CREATIVE PATTERN CUTTER

Job Description:

-Development of sampling and production pattern as well as Showpieces

-Liaising personally with designers during fittings providing input for experimental garment ideas.

- Developing new pattern: manual pattern cutting • digital pattern cutting using Gerber

- Creating new patterns, working on already existing patterns, alterations, etc.

- Digitizing paper pattern

- Suggesting finishing solutions

- Finalising production pattern, including technical information

- Grading and marker making knowledge advantageous 

- Printing and providing patterns for further development for the design departments

- Communication with production company/digital pattern cutter (exchanging pattern, problem solving etc.)

- Maintaining the pattern archive (paper and digital)

- Working collaboratively with other pattern cutters, tailors, cutters

- Problem solving with machinists to establish best method of construction for experimental garments

- Maintaining a high level of quality control for pattern and garments within the studio and at a production level

- Ability to work under extreme pressure and extended hours leading up to fashion shows

- Attending Production fittings Skills /

- Capability to work with minimum supervisor

- Attending all bespoke fittings 

Experience:

- Experience in pattern cutting - minimum of 5 years in a similar technical role focusing on womenswear, including pattern making for corsets and dresses

- Fashion related studies

- Very good working knowledge of Gerber pattern-making software

- In-depth understanding of different fabric shape and fit

- Experience in creative pieces with a deep knowledge for the fashion show ones

Skills:

- Excellent time management and organisation skills

- Strong communicator

- Confident working in a fast-paced environment and able to prioritise projects