3D Digital Pattern Cutter - Womenswear (FTC)

The Role We are looking to recruit a Pattern Cutter to support our Pattern Cutting and Digital Creation Team on a 6-month fixed term contract. This role will be based from our Head Office in Enderby, with ideally 2-3 days a week onsite.

What You'll Take On

• Assist the Pattern Cutting and Digital Creation Team with all aspects of digital pattern cutting.
• Utilize 3D software to create and manipulate digital patterns.
• Create accurate patterns from design packs and create 3D simulations for virtual fit.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience with pattern software is essential.
• Familiarity with industry-standard programs such as Optitex, Style 3D, or Clo 3D is ideal, but all relevant 3D training will be given.
• Strong pattern cutting skills.
• Amending patterns for fit and styling to the needs of the designer/garment tech.
• Able to work within a team environment.

Please note, as this is a freelancer role, the standard Next benefits do not apply

Sponsorship: Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned. At NEXT, we believe the best work happens when there are no barriers to collaboration. That’s why we are a Google-powered workspace . From your very first day, you’ll be using the full Google Workspace suite; Docs, Drive, and Meet, to stay connected and move fast.

If your previous experience is rooted in other software suites, don’t worry! We’ll point you to a digital Google toolkit the moment you join, packed with handy guides and insider tips to help you transition smoothly and hit the ground running.

About Us You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!