Pattern Cutter, Womenswear

Reiss; England; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Employee discount up to 65%

MetLife Virtual GP

Medicash health support

Workplace pension contributions

Cycle to Work

Annual Leave purchase

Résumé du poste

Reiss is seeking a Pattern Cutter to translate concepts into precise patterns across multiple product categories. You will collaborate with Design, Garment Technology and Sample Machinists to develop patterns from concept through toile to final samples in a fast-paced environment.

You will apply strong technical pattern-cutting skills, fabric knowledge and CAD experience (Gerber) to create commercially viable patterns with high quality and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• You will have previous experience as a Pattern Cutter in a fashion environment across multiple product categories.
• Strong technical knowledge of pattern cutting with experience using CAD systems (Gerber or similar).
• Confident working from designer sketches and draping on the stand to develop accurate patterns.
• Strong understanding of fabrics, garment construction and how fabrications influence fit and pattern development.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative team player, communicating with Designers, Garment Technologists and Sample Machinists.

Responsabilités

• Creating and developing patterns through draping and CAD, translating designer sketches into patterns that achieve the desired fit and aesthetic.
• Fitting toiles with Designers, understanding the creative vision and amending patterns throughout development.
• Reviewing Reiss blocks to stay aligned with style, fit and quality standards.
• Creating layplans and calculating fabric consumption, ensuring pattern accuracy with suppliers' main range and petite patterns.
• Coordinating with Print team to engineer print placements on patterns with design intent in mind.
• Preparing patterns, fabrics and information for in-house sample machinists and local suppliers.
• Partnering with Garment Technologist team during sample development, providing technical advice and amending patterns as required, including fit sessions.
• Supporting day-to-day running of the pattern room, managing workload and priorities in an organized, collaborative environment.

Connaissances

Pattern cutting

Gerber CAD

Fabric knowledge

Draping on stand

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Outils

Gerber CAD

Description du poste

What’s the role about?

As our Pattern Cutter, you’ll play a key role in bringing Reiss collections to life, creating and developing high-quality patterns across multiple product categories. Working closely with our Design, Garment Technology and Sample Machinist teams, you’ll translate creative concepts into accurate, well-executed patterns that achieve the desired fit and aesthetic.

You’ll combine strong technical expertise with an understanding of fabric, fit and construction, helping to develop products from initial concept through to toile and final sample within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Who you are

• You’ll have previous experience as a Pattern Cutter within a fashion environment, with experience working across multiple product categories.
• Strong technical knowledge of pattern cutting, with proven experience using Gerber or similar CAD systems.
• Confident working from designer sketches and draping on the stand to develop accurate and commercially viable patterns.
• Strong understanding of fabrics, garment construction and how different fabrications can influence fit and pattern development.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• A collaborative team player who communicates confidently with Designers, Garment Technologists and Sample Machinists to bring creative concepts to life.

What you’ll be doing

• Creating and developing patterns through draping and CAD, translating designer sketches into high-quality patterns that achieve the desired fit and aesthetic.
• Working closely with Designers to fit toiles, understand the creative vision and action pattern amendments throughout the development process.
• Continually reviewing and developing Reiss blocks to ensure they remain aligned with current style, fit and quality standards.
• Creating layplans and calculating fabric consumption, while checking supplier main range and petite patterns for accuracy and consistency.
• Working closely with the Print team to engineer print placements accurately onto patterns, ensuring the design is considered throughout development.
• Preparing patterns, fabrics and relevant information for in-house sample machinists and local suppliers, supporting the smooth progression of toiles and samples.
• Partnering with the Garment Technologist team throughout sample development, providing technical advice and amending patterns where required, including attending fit sessions.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the pattern room, managing workload and priorities while maintaining an organised, efficient and collaborative working environment.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and company bonus.
• Up to 65% employee discount.
• Access to exclusive sample sales.
• MetLife Virtual GP.
• Medicash health support plan.
• Workplace pension contributions.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy.
• Cycle to Work programme.
• Season ticket travel loan.
• Annual Leave purchase.
• Access to additional Retail Discounts.
• Plus, a range of further benefits, including salary sacrifice for tax savings.