Pattern Cutter (Bridal & Couture)

Vivienne Westwood is looking for a Pattern Cutter and Fitter to join the Bridal and Couture Team in the London Head Office, on a full time basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Collection and Specials Pattern Development: Bridal Made to Order and Made to Measure, Special Projects, Production Patterns and Grading.

• Create and cut out patterns for Made to Order (MTO) collection.
• Work on pattern development for new styles and shapes for Bridal and Couture collections.
• Create production master patterns to a high standard.
• Modify existing patterns to adapt Made to Measure and Custom requests, preferably digitally whenever possible.
• Review pilot samples and grading samples ahead of production for approval.
• Meet and greet VIP/Celebrity clients and carry out fittings in the absence of the Senior pattern cutter.
• Hold fittings for MTO and Couture collections, able to provide technical solutions and improvements.
• Collaborate on the creation of MTO and Couture Collections with technical and style input.
• Provide PD with technical information relative to garments construction and consumption.
• Advise on print and embroidery placements.
• Assist with studio organisation.
• Quality control during sampling and production.
• Address and solve any technical and quality issues arising during sampling, production, or with fabrics.
• Advise on size grading guidelines for production and producing scaled up or scaled down versions, enabling the garment to be reproduced in different sizes and able to do so manually or digitally.
• Support machinists (in house and remotely for external manufacturer) with sewing indications and technical direction.
• Supervise in house machinists during the sampling or create toiles when needed.

PROFILE & KEY SKILLS

• Minimum of 5 years experience in pattern cutting and/or production field
• Can work independently

• Knowledge of flat pattern drawing, draping and Clo3D essential
• Knowledge and understanding of sewing and finishes at production and Couture level
• Possess a good eye for detail, shape and proportion.

(Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be required to perform additional duties to fulfil the requirements of the role)

BENEFITS

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts
• Training
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a Financial Planning Service
• Private Medical insurance
• Opportunity to develop new skills and progress in your career
• Opportunity to work for a company that cares and believes in its people and the environment

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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