RTW Digital Pattern Cutter

Phoebe Philo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Philo in London Atelier is seeking Digital Pattern Cutters / RTW Digitisers to translate craftsmanship into the digital realm and support development through production, including grading.

You will digitise patterns from paper, collaborate with pattern cutters and machinists, build the digital archive and uphold high quality control for digital patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital pattern making for luxury garments.
• Excellent eye for detail, shape and proportion.
• Knowledge of garment construction and pattern grading.
• Ability to troubleshoot and propose solutions.
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Digitise patterns from paper and existing files.
• Collaborate with pattern cutters and machinists to refine patterns.
• Print patterns for development and hand off to design team.
• Maintain digital pattern archive and QC standards.

Skills

Digital pattern cutting

Attention to detail

Grading experience

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

We are inviting talented individuals to join our London Atelier as Digital Pattern Cutters / RTW Digitisers. If you’re passionate about translating craftsmanship into the digital realm and contributing to the creation of luxury garments, we’d love to hear from you.

As a key member of our Atelier, you will be responsible for digitising patterns and refining existing digital files, supporting the full lifecycle from development through to production, including grading.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Pattern Cutters to digitise paper patterns throughout the development process
• Collaborate with the pattern cutters and machinists to identify and resolve problems with patterns, pro-actively suggesting solutions to establish best method of construction for garments
• Print and provide patterns for further development to the design team as required
• Digitise patterns from paper patterns as well as working on already existing patterns and alterations
• Build and maintain the digital pattern archive
• Maintain a high level of quality control for digital patterns

Qualifications, Skills, Experience Required

• Relevant industry experience in digital pattern making for luxury garments
• Excellent eye for detail, shape and proportion
• Technical capability and product knowledge, including experience of grading
• In depth knowledge of garment construction and pattern cutting skills
• Ability to identify problems and pro-actively find solutions
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player with strong initiative
• Flexible and adaptable, ability to manage multiple patterns at the same time and re-prioritise when required