Pattern Cutter, Womenswear

Reiss Limited; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary and company bonus

65% employee discount

Exclusive sample sales

MetLife Virtual GP

Medicash health support plan

Workplace pension

Zusammenfassung

Reiss Limited in London is seeking an experienced Pattern Cutter to bring our collections to life across multiple product categories. You will translate sketches into precise patterns, collaborating with Design, Garment Technology and Sample Machinists to achieve optimal fit and aesthetics.

You’ll guide patterns from concept through toile and final sample, leveraging fabric expertise and a strong technical background in pattern cutting.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Pattern cutting

Gerber CAD

Fabric knowledge

Draping on stand

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Gerber CAD

Jobbeschreibung

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.

At Reiss, it’s not just what we do - it’s how we do it that sets us apart. Creativity drives us forward, but it’s our shared behaviours that underpin our success. We look for individuals who embody these behaviours and bring them to life everyday:

Ambition | Accountability | Courage | Commitment | Focus | Resilience

#WeAreReiss

We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.

It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.

We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still like to hear from you.