Sealer / Grader - Ladies Fashion

The Retail Partnership Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ladies fashion buying house in London is seeking a skilled Sealer Grader to join their growing team. This role involves finalising production patterns, creating detailed tech specifications, and ensuring quality control across ladieswear products. Ideal candidates will have advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Excel, excellent communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. If you're passionate about fashion and thrive in a creative environment, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in Illustrator for technical drawings.
• Experience in ladieswear product categories.
• Able to manage workload independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Finalise patterns to production‑ready standards.
• Produce detailed tech packs and spec sheets.
• Ensure all graded patterns meet technical and aesthetic standards.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

We are working with a leading ladies fashion buying house in London, seeking a skilled Sealer Grader to join their growing team. With experience across all product categories, they pride themselves on delivering innovative, trend‑led solutions at speed. If you're passionate about fashion and detail‑driven, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and creative team.

• Pattern Sealing and Grading — Finalise patterns to production‑ready standards and accurately grade across multiple sizes while preserving fit, proportions, and technical integrity.
• Technical Specifications & Documentation — Produce detailed tech packs and spec sheets, including size charts, production notes, and seam allowances, and prepare Excel‑based workbooks for production accuracy.
• Tech Pack Interpretation — Convert tech packs into workable garment designs, ensuring alignment with design intent and production requirements.
• Quality Control — Ensure all graded patterns meet technical and aesthetic standards before production to prevent delays or issues.
• Fit Sessions — Participate in fitting sessions, assessing prototypes and making technical adjustments for fit, construction, and sizing.
• Cross‑Team Collaboration — Work closely with design, production, and technical teams to maintain accuracy and consistency throughout the process.
• Attention to Detail — Maintain high standards of quality across all deliverables, ensuring timelines and brand requirements are met.

Person Specification:

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrates advanced skills in Illustrator for technical drawings and Excel for size specs, grading charts, and production data.
• Experience in working across all the ladieswear product categories.
• Able to manage workload independently, meet tight deadlines, and remain calm and efficient in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Self‑motivated but also a great leader.
• A people person with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent attention to details with the ability to prioritise workload.

Up to £0.00 per annum + Competitive Salary