Apparel Pattern & Fit Developer, Softlines Private Brands

Amazon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global retailer is seeking a skilled apparel pattern and fit expert to join their expanding team in the UK. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on experience in pattern cutting and comprehensive knowledge of garment construction. Responsibilities include delivering Tech Packs, leading fit sessions, and creating block patterns. A Bachelor's degree and technical expertise in using CAD software are preferred. This role offers a chance to work on innovative products while ensuring optimal fit and quality for diverse customers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on pattern cutting experience.
• Strong knowledge of fit and garment construction methods.
• Proficient in manual and digital pattern cutting and grading.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specifications on Tech Packs focusing on fit and quality.
• Lead fit sessions to ensure consistency in standards.
• Create block patterns and grading guidance.

Skills

Pattern cutting experience

Technical expertise in garment construction

Experience with CAD software

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Industry-standard CAD software

Job description

Amazon EU SARL (UK Branch) – Join a rapidly expanding company dedicated to worldwide fit excellence.

Amazon Softlines Private Brands seeks a skilled, passionate apparel pattern and fit expert to help deliver best‑in‑class fit and quality across its direct development products. The Global Fit team aims to delight customers of all shapes and sizes worldwide with products that fit perfectly. We safeguard product integrity throughout the full lifecycle, including commercialization, while driving continuous improvement within our mature selection. Central to this charter is our worldwide fit and expansion strategy, new product fit engineering and block maintenance, delivering fit CX excellence, vendor fit training and driving fit innovation.

The ideal candidate is driven, meticulous, and capable of applying and conveying robust, pertinent technical expertise to diverse stakeholders worldwide. You must bring at least 5 years of hands‑on pattern cutting experience and profound knowledge of both fit and garment construction methods. You should be well‑versed in both manual and digital pattern cutting techniques and grading, with experience using industry‑standard CAD software. Your understanding of fabric properties and their impact on fit is essential, as is your ability to work efficiently while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Previous experience in a similar role is crucial, as is a passion for working as a specialist.

You will work hard, have fun, and of course, make history!

Key Job Responsibilities

• Deliver clear specifications on Tech Packs to include fit, construction and quality, being cognizant of target prices
• Lead fit sessions ensuring fit, sizing, construction and quality consistency is achieved in line with standards
• Own creation of block patterns and grading guidance across a suite of products and departments
• Develop or update existing Technical Literature and SOPs as required
• Leverage Technical knowledge to conduct wearer testing through development and post production
• Evaluate garments to determine compliance of specs, construction, quality and fit intent versus the agreed standard
• Track and manage workflow and workload
• Travel to factories, working with technical teams to advance fit approval timelines and drive right first time development
• Conduct root cause analysis and customer data deep dives in line with strategy/defect escalations
• Lead technical conversations with vendors, including quality and fit issue escalations
• Be comfortable reading, evaluating and manipulating data‑led fit reporting

About the Team

The Softlines Private Brands Fit team operates from locations in the United States, India, and the United Kingdom. Our global presence enables us to combine regional expertise with automated solutions to improve fit accuracy and streamline processes. We deliver precise sizing and fit standards that increase customer satisfaction and reduce returns.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience working cross‑functionally with tech and non‑tech teams
• Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
• Experience in program or project management
• Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
• Experience defining and executing program requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
• Bachelor's degree

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