Full-time Couture Pattern Cutter

Job Description: Manual Pattern Cutting - Bridal & Eveningwear

Welcome from Marcos Fashion Couture Limited. As we continue our rapid company growth, we are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Couture Pattern Cutter to work in our busy fashion studio in the heart of Manchester city centre.

Hours and rate of pay by negotiation. Working days usually Monday-Friday 10am-6pm.

Language: English (preferred)

Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

Job Type: Full-time, Couture Pattern Cutter, Work in Studio

Full job description

We are looking for a highly skilled manual pattern cutter with an exceptional understanding of fit, proportion and garment construction, to work across our bridal and eveningwear range.

This is a hands-on creative and technical role, working closely with our designer to take designs from initial concept and sketch through pattern development, toile and fitting to the finished gown.

Every gown is individually cut and made by our own team in our Manchester studio, allowing our pattern cutter to remain closely involved with the garment throughout its creation. Our gowns are known for their structure, corsetry and exceptional fit, so a strong understanding of the female form and the ability to create beautifully balanced and flattering patterns is essential.

You will be responsible for:-

• Creating complex patterns manually from sketches and design direction.
• Developing new bridal and eveningwear designs from initial pattern through to the finished gown.
• Creating and developing toiles and making accurate alterations following fittings.
• Working closely with the designer to interpret designs and develop them technically while retaining the original design vision.
• Creating structured bodices, internal corsetry and more complex couture constructions.
• Achieving an exceptional standard of fit across a variety of silhouettes and body shapes.
• Working confidently with a wide range of luxury fabrics, from structured mikados and satins to crepes, lace, organza and more delicate fabrics.
• Translating fitting adjustments accurately back into patterns.
• Working closely with our designer and machinists throughout the making process.

About you

We are looking for someone with:-

• Strong professional experience in manual pattern cutting within couture, bridal, eveningwear or high-end occasionwear.
• Excellent technical pattern-cutting skills and the ability to create a garment from a design or sketch.
• A thorough understanding of corsetry, structured bodices and internal garment construction.
• An exceptional eye for proportion, balance and the female form.
• Confidence fitting garments and resolving complex fit issues.
• An excellent understanding of fabric behaviour and how different fabrics affect cut, construction and fit.

Experience:

• Cutting: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person