Junior Pattern Cutter

Erdem; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ERDEM in London is seeking a Junior Pattern Cutter (Gerber) to work in a fast-paced studio. You will draft patterns, create pin mocks, and collaborate daily with Design, Atelier, Product Development, and Production to deliver seasonal collections on time.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in luxury RTW, is detail-oriented, proficient with Gerber V14+, and comfortable with Excel. This is a full-time, studio-based role reporting to Pattern Cutting and the Head of Department.

Qualifications

• Must come from a similar role, with 2-3 years’ experience within luxury RTW products.
• Requires a great attention to detail and a strong understand of pattern cutting.
• GERBER experience and use of system.
• The role requires the candidate to be highly organized, confident on Excel and have a general proactive approach to daily given tasks.

Responsibilities

• Draft patterns and create pin mock ups on stand.
• Attend development, SMS and pre-production fitting when required.
• Amend patterns to be production friendly.
• Costings using GERBER marker making module at send out stage.
• Accurate measurement of patterns for send out and sealing.
• Support Pattern Cutting manager in pre-show fitting and communication with Technical team and Atelier.
• Collaborate with production to resolve pattern queries during production.
• Support junior pattern cutters in sample send outs during development seasons.
• General pattern room organisation and prep for development fittings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Pattern cutting

GERBER

Excel

Organization

Proactive

Tools

GERBER

Excel

Job description

JUNIOR PATTERN CUTTER (Gerber)

Location: London, UK,

Reports to: Pattern cutting manager

Our Company:

ERDEM is an independent house of bold fashion, based in London. Founded in 2005 by designer Erdem Moralioglu MBE, the brand has forged its own path within the industry. After appointing his first CEO in 2020, the company has begun its exciting growth journey to increase its visibility and expand its global footprint through Wholesale, Retail & eCommerce channels.

How we do things:

We truly believe our independence is one of our greatest strengths. It ensures we are agile and fast to market. Our team are convivial, dynamic and share the common goal of growing our brand in a sustainable way. Our product is worn by incredible women all over the world.

Job Description:

This is a full-time, studio based role with daily communication with internal departments; Design, Atelier, Product Development (incl. Technical) and Production to create and deliver seasonal collection on time.

The role sits within the Pattern Cutting dept and reports to Pattern Cutters and HOD.

Knowledge of Gerber V 14.1 or above is essential.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working closely with designers to draft patterns and create pin mock ups on stand

• Attendance of development, SMS and pre-production fitting when required

• Amend patterns that are production friendly

• Costings using GERBER marker making module at send out stage

• Accurate measurement of pattern for send out and sealing

• Support Pattern Cutting manager in pre-show fitting and communication with Technical team and Atelier.

• Working closely with production department to resolve any pattern queries during the production process

• Supporting creative pattern cutters during sample send outs within a development season with regards to repeat styles

• General pattern room organisation – ordering stationaries, organising toiles and preparing for development fittings

Requirements:

• Must come from a similar role, with 2-3 years’ experience within luxury RTW products.

• Requires a great attention to detail and a strong understand of pattern cutting.

• GERBER experience and use of system

• The role requires the candidate to be highly organized, confident on Excel and have a general proactive approach to daily given tasks.

The ideal candidate must be able to work well within a team, willing to learn from the Pattern Team and at the same time be capable of working unsupervised in a fast-paced environment.