Experienced Pattern Cutter

Cawley Studio; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cawley Studio in Deptford, London is seeking an experienced Pattern Cutter to join our small team. You will translate design concepts into technically resolved patterns, maintaining silhouette, proportion and fit across womenswear, menswear, bridal and special projects.

You will be involved from initial patterns and toiles through fittings, amendments and final production, collaborating closely with the founder and design team to ensure consistent quality and construction.

Qualifications

• Extensive pattern cutting experience in luxury fashion is required.
• Strong knowledge of pattern cutting, draping and garment construction.
• Clear understanding of fit, proportion and fabric interactions.
• Experience across dresses, shirts, trousers, tailoring and outerwear.
• Comfort with natural materials like cotton, linen, wool and silk.
• Ability to interpret design concepts into precise technical solutions.
• Experience taking garments from development to production.
• Excellent eye for detail, highly organized, able to work independently.
• Collaborative, practical and solution-focused mindset.
• Experience with leather, shearling, bridal or bespoke garments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop patterns from sketches and reference garments.
• Translate concepts into technically resolved garments preserving silhouette.
• Develop patterns through toiling, fittings and final production approval.
• Apply pattern-cutting techniques across multiple garment categories and fabrics.
• Collaborate with founder and design team during fittings to refine fit and construction.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges relating to fit and fabrication.
• Develop and refine existing patterns to ensure consistency across collections.
• Prepare production-ready patterns and communicate requirements to London teams.
• Support bridal, bespoke and special projects as needed.
• Manage pattern development against seasonal deadlines and schedules.

Skills

Pattern cutting experience

Technical pattern knowledge

Fit & proportion

Garment categories

Natural materials

Technical problem solving

Production experience

Attention to detail

Collaborative approach

Leather/bridal experience

Job description

Experienced Pattern Cutter

Deptford, London

Permanent - Full Time (or 4 days a week - Flexible)

About Cawley

Founded in 2017, Cawley is a London-based clothing brand with a focus on natural materials, considered design and local manufacturing. Our collections are developed in our South London studio and produced in close collaboration with specialist makers and factories.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Pattern Cutter to join our small team in Deptford, South East London.

Working closely with the founder and design team, you will translate design concepts into technically resolved patterns, maintaining the intended silhouette, proportion and fit of each garment.

You will be involved throughout the development process, from initial patterns and toiles through fittings, amendments and final production. The role spans our seasonal womenswear and menswear collections, alongside bridal and special projects.

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of garment construction, fabric behaviour and traditional pattern-cutting techniques, who enjoys working collaboratively within a small studio environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and develop patterns from sketches, reference garments, existing blocks, draped concepts and design direction.

• Translate design ideas into technically resolved garments while maintaining the intended silhouette, volume, balance and proportion.

• Develop patterns through toiling, fittings, amendments and final production approval.

• Apply pattern-cutting, draping and construction techniques across a range of garment categories and fabrics.

• Work closely with the founder and design team during fittings to refine garment shape, fit and construction.

• Identify and resolve technical challenges relating to fit, fabrication and garment construction.

• Develop and refine existing patterns, ensuring consistency of fit across collections.

• Prepare accurate production-ready patterns and communicate technical requirements to our London-based sampling and production teams.

• Support the development of bridal, bespoke and special projects where required.

• Manage pattern development in line with seasonal deadlines and production schedules.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in pattern cutting within a contemporary designer, luxury or high-end fashion environment.

• Strong technical knowledge of pattern cutting, draping, garment construction and finishing.

• A good understanding of fit, proportion, balance and the relationship between fabric, pattern and finished garment.

• Experience working across a variety of garment categories, including dresses, shirts, trousers, tailoring and outerwear.

• Confidence working with natural materials, including cotton, linen, wool and silk.

• Ability to interpret design concepts and develop accurate technical solutions while maintaining the original design intention.

• Experience taking garments from initial development through to production.

• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to work independently.

• A collaborative, practical and solutions-focused approach.

• Experience with leather, shearling, bridal or bespoke garments would be advantageous.

About You

We are looking for someone with a genuine appreciation for garment construction, materials and craftsmanship.

You will have a considered approach to pattern cutting, balancing technical precision with an understanding of design. Comfortable working within a small team, you will enjoy collaborating closely throughout the development process and contributing to the quality and consistency of our collections.