Creative Pattern Technologist (FTC)

Bravissimo; Warwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 25 days

Extra holidays option (up to 5 days)

24/7 employee support (Retail Trust)

Staff discount 50%

Medicash Healthcare plan

Pension contributions up to 6%

Life Assurance

Training resources

Long service awards

Product feedback access

Retailer and gym discounts via Retail/

Job summary

Bravissimo is seeking a Creative Pattern Technologist in Warwick, working hybrid 2 days per week. You will technically develop, pattern cut and grade D+ lingerie and swimwear, owning styles from concept through production and delivery AQL. Collaboration with Buying, Merchandising, and QA is essential, with global supplier engagement.

You will support senior techs and contribute to continuous improvement, seeking feedback from customer touchpoints to enhance fit and quality.

Qualifications

• Min 3 years relevant experience in product development, pattern cutting and grading.
• Strong working experience of CAD pattern cutting and grading system, preferably Lectra Modaris.
• Passion for creating and developing great fitting lingerie and swimwear product.
• Good working knowledge of garment construction for bulk production.
• Attention to detail and able to work accurately under pressure.
• Positive and self-motivated with good organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel overseas when required.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the buying team and suppliers to create new products; problem solving to find technical solutions through pattern, garment construction and materials to deliver the best fit and quality.
• Cutting and grading patterns from concept to production, making amendments after weekly fit sessions and creating graded measurement charts.
• Collaborate with the sample machinists to ensure samples are made correctly to the method of construction and quality standards.
• Manage weekly fits, AQL approvals, and other key day-to-day processes in the sampling workflow.
• Manage fit and sealing approvals in weekly fitting sessions, including measurement and quality checks.
• Create and maintain technical packs and BOMs from costing to production, ensuring communication of fit, quality, and production details for factories.
• Manage product quality throughout lifecycle, including wear testing and test report approvals.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and factories; travel overseas as required.
• Support delivery of business objectives with wider teams.

Skills

Pattern development

Grading

CAD pattern cutting

Lectra Modaris

Lingerie/Swimwear fitting

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Lectra Modaris CAD

Job description

Job Title: Creative Pattern Technologist

Location: Warwick – Hybrid min 2 days per week Tues & Thurs

Reports to: Lead Technologist Lingerie

Contract Type: 37.5 hours per week, fixed term contract until December 2027

Salary: Competitive

About Bravissimo

Part of Wacoal Europe Group, Bravissimo is an award-winning, multi-channel lingerie retailer on a mission to uplift women. Since 1995, our purpose has stayed the same: to inspire our customers to feel supported, celebrated, and confident every day.

We have 25 shops in the UK alongside a thriving ecommerce community, which offers a wide range of beautiful lingerie, swimwear and nightwear for women who wear a D to L cup, giving them so much choice.

We are on an exciting journey of growth and are loving every minute of it!

Bravissimo Benefits

• Up to 25 days holiday
• The opportunity to buy up to 5 additional days holiday each year
• Access to free and confidential 24/7 employee support from Retail Trust
• 50% discount on full priced items for you, your family & friends, up to a limit
• Healthcare Cash Plan for you and up to 4 children through Medicash
• Employer pension contributions up to 6%
• Life Assurance
• Great training and learning resources
• Long service awards after 5 years’ service
• Access to new and upcoming products, with the opportunity to provide feedback
• Access to discounts at many retailers, day out destinations and gyms through Retail Trust and Medicash
• Free parking at Bra HQ

Purpose of the Role:

To technically develop, pattern cut and grade D+ lingerie and swimwear that offers our customers excellent fit, support and quality. Working collaboratively with Buying, Merchandising, Supply, QA and our suppliers you will take full technical ownership of your styles at every stage of the product lifecycle from concept development, fitting and sealing, to bulk production and delivery AQL. You will support the Senior and Lead Tech in working towards the delivery of strategic focuses and objectives while working closely with all team members to support the smooth running of the technical department day to day.

As part of our commitment to delivering the best experience for our customers you will ensure that you proactively seek feedback through regular time in customer facing areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with the buying team and our suppliers to create new products; problem solving to find technical solutions through pattern, garment construction and materials to deliver the best fit and quality for our customers
• Cutting and grading patterns from concept to production, making amendments after weekly fit sessions and creating graded measurement charts
• Work closely with the sample machinists to ensure samples are made correctly to the method of construction and to the quality standard required,
• Collaborate with the team to manage the workflow and support the smooth running of the sampling process and other key day to day department processes such as weekly fits, AQL approvals etc
• In weekly fitting sessions manage the fit and sealing approval process, fitting samples, carrying out measurement and quality checks, giving accurate feedback
• Create and maintain accurate technical packs and BOM’s from costing to production, ensuring clear communication of fit, quality, and production details that allow factories to produce garments to a high standard
• Manage product quality throughout whole lifecycle ensuring that all styles are fit for end purpose and bulk production by testing materials and garments, carrying out wear testing and approving test reports
• Manage styles in line with Critical Path working collaboratively with both internal teams and suppliers to problem solve and offer solutions to ensure key milestones are met
• Create AQL paperwork and packs, working closely with warehouse QC team to support the full AQL process and ensure that styles are approved in time for planned launch
• Managing and maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers and factories working with the other techs to monitor quality and seasonal performance. This will involve some international travel to factories as required
• Working with your manager and wider teams to support the delivery of business strategic objectives and focuses

Person Specifications:

• Min 3 years relevant experience in product development, pattern cutting and grading
• Strong working experience of CAD pattern cutting and grading system preferably Lectra Modaris
• Passion for creating and developing great fitting lingerie and swimwear product
• Good working knowledge of garment construction for bulk production
• Attention to detail and able to work accurately under pressure
• Positive and self-motivated
• Organised and able to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
• Able to manage unexpected change
• Strong communicator written and verbally
• Strong team player, confident to work collaboratively, willing to help and support others
• Able to travel overseas when required

Due to the nature of the role, there is a genuine occupational requirement for post holders to be female. This is covered under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the 2010 Equality Act. Should you have any questions about this, please contact our recruitment team on 01926 459940.