Senior Couture Cutter (Hand‑Cut) — Visa Sponsorship & PTO

Naseem AlAndalos; Riffa2; On-site; BHD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight ticket every 2 years

Accommodation provided

30 days paid time off per year

Work visa sponsorship

Working hours: Sat–Thu 9:00–19:00

Job summary

Naseem AlAndalos, a Bahraini fashion house specializing in luxury kaftans and couture, is seeking an experienced cutter to cut fabric by hand for our couture pieces. The role involves laying out fabrics from paper patterns, cutting silk, chiffon, satin and lace with precision, and ensuring minimal waste.

You will follow grain lines, match prints, mark notches for tailors, and keep cut pieces organized for production.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in an atelier, couture house or high-end workshop.
• Confident cutting by hand with delicate fabrics and slippery textiles.
• Good understanding of patterns, grain, and how fabrics behave.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and cut fabric by hand from paper patterns.
• Cut delicate fabrics like silk, chiffon, satin and lace with precision to minimize waste.
• Follow grain lines and match prints and pattern repeats.
• Mark notches, darts and placement points for the tailors.
• Keep cut pieces organized and labelled for production.

Skills

Hand cutting

Fabric handling

Attention to grain

Job description

Naseem AlAndalos, a Bahraini fashion house specializing in luxury kaftans and couture, is seeking an experienced cutter to cut fabric by hand for our couture pieces. The role involves laying out fabrics from paper patterns, cutting silk, chiffon, satin and lace with precision, and ensuring minimal waste.

You will follow grain lines, match prints, mark notches for tailors, and keep cut pieces organized for production.