Junior Technical Pattern Cutter

Job Title: Junior Technical Pattern Cutter

Reporting to: Technical Pattern Cutter & Costing Manager

Location: Hammersmith, London

Role Overview

• To provide technical pattern cutting and development support to the Product Development, Atelier and Industrialisation teams, working under the guidance of the Technical Pattern Cutter & Costing Manager.
• The role will primarily focus on digitising, refining and amending existing patterns, including those created by the Creative Pattern Cutters, ensuring technical accuracy and timely delivery in line with the collection critical path.
• The Junior Technical Pattern Cutter will also have occasional opportunities to develop new styles from initial design concept through to collection handover, working with an appropriate degree of autonomy when required to support the development of collections.

Key Responsibilities

• Use Gerber to digitise, refine and amend manual patterns created in-house in preparation for SMS sample development.
• Import and export patterns to and from supplier factories, adapting and refining them to meet internal technical standards.
• Support the maintenance of seasonal digital pattern folders, ensuring patterns are correctly imported, exported, version-controlled and archived.
• Amend digital carry-over patterns to accommodate new-season fabrics and finishes.
• Support Product Development in updating technical packs, including final finishes on approved patterns, and provide technical input as required.
• Work collaboratively with Product Development, Atelier and Industrialisation to identify practical and creative solutions to pattern and construction challenges.
• Review product and fit feedback with the team, updating patterns and technical packs accordingly.
• Attend fit sessions as required, taking accurate notes and supporting the implementation of fit comments and pattern amendments.
• Support the Technical Pattern Cutter & Costing Manager with trim and binding ratings ahead of Collection Handover to Production.
• Measure digital patterns using Gerber and accurately update technical packs.
• Work to the critical path, managing workload effectively to meet development deadlines.
• Maintain accurate trackers and communicate progress to ensure visibility across Product Development, Atelier, Industrialisation and Design teams.
• Ensure all pattern work is completed accurately, efficiently and to the required technical standard.
• Build strong working relationships with Product Development, Atelier, Industrialisation and Design teams.
• Occasionally develop new styles from initial design concept through to collection handover, with an appropriate level of autonomy and under the guidance of the Technical Pattern Cutter & Costing Manager.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• 1–3 years’ experience in pattern cutting, preferably within womenswear or a comparable fashion environment.
• Experience working with Gerber and confidence developing digital patterns.
• Accurate and methodical approach to pattern cutting and technical development.
• Ability to interpret complex patterns, with a good understanding of garment construction, fit and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong eye for shape, proportion, fit and detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and at pace while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks against deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop technical skills.