Creative Pattern Cutter Haute Couture

OUTSIDE THE BOX; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on-site

Job summary

OUTSIDE THE BOX is seeking an experienced Creative Pattern Cutter to join our expanding Haute Couture atelier in Greater London. You will work closely with the Lead Pattern Cutter and Designer to craft bespoke pieces with exceptional craftsmanship.

The ideal candidate has at least seven years' atelier experience, passion for pattern cutting, draping, corsetry, and couture design, and a meticulous eye for detail to translate design visions into flawless patterns.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience as a creative pattern cutter.
• Advanced knowledge in construction methods.
• Excellent finishing skills and great attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of working with couture fabrics and techniques.
• Experience drafting patterns for corsetry to manipulate the body.

Responsibilities

• Follow working notes and drawings relating to the manual creation of patterns.
• Interpret design to pattern, including scale and proportions.
• Pad a stand to base on clients' measurements and create patterns.
• Advanced draping skills and creating patterns on a stand.
• Be confident in creating corsets for bespoke clients.
• Collaborate with the Couture Collection Development Director to manage projects and deadlines.
• Manage workload to meet agreed timescales.

Skills

Pattern cutting

Draping

Corsetry

Couture fabrics

Time management

Job description

Job Details

A new exciting opportunity is now available for experienced Haute Couture / Creative Pattern Cutters. We are currently headhunting for a number of experienced Creative Pattern Cutters to join an expanding Haute Couture atelier.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Lead Pattern Cutter and Designer, creating bespoke pieces and delivering exceptional craftsmanship to the highest standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Creative Pattern Cutter who is a specialist in Haute couture with at least seven years' atelier experience who is passionate about pattern cutting, draping, corsetry, and the artistry of couture design. A meticulous eye for detail and the ability to interpret creative vision into flawless patterns is essential, as is the drive to work collaboratively in a dynamic, expanding team environment.

The Creative Pattern Cutter will be responsible for creating and cutting patterns for bespoke design, collaborating with the designer, and ensuring high-quality craftsmanship.

Our client is an ever-expanding team and encourages all our team members to progress, work on new projects and build on their skills.

The Role

• Reporting to the Lead Pattern Cutter
• To follow working notes and drawings/instructions relating to the manual creation of patterns.
• Have excellent interpretation skills from design to pattern, including scale and proportions.
• Pad a stand to base on clients' measurement and create patterns following design illustration.
• Advanced draping skills and creating patterns on a stand.
• Be confident in creating corsets for our bespoke clients.
• Working closely with the Couture Collection Development Director to manage projects and deadlines.
• To be able to use own initiative, manage and organise their own workload to ensure each assigned project or task is completed within the agreed timescales.
• To be highly organised with excellent communication skills.
• During project handover, raise any questions and concerns to the Head of Atelie,r ensuring maximum productivity.

Ideal Candidate

• Advanced knowledge in construction methods.
• To be passionate, enthusiastic and be willing to learn.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience as a creative pattern cutter.
• Excellent finishing skills and great attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of working with couture fabrics and techniques.
• Experienced in drafting patterns for corsetry to manipulate the body.
• Good time-management skills, including the ability to turn work around quickly.
• Accustomed to working to tight deadlines and being able to multitask across changing priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Be involved in fittings when necessary to help fit the garments you are responsible for
• Flexible, hardworking and organised with a positive and constructive attitude.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.

Hours and environment

Your normal working week will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a 30-minute lunch break. You will be asked to work additional hours, paid at the agreed rate of the contract. You will be working in a shared studio space.

Additional Benefits

• Free parking is available on-site, subject to availability.

Please only apply if you have the Right to Work in the UK.