Senior Bridal & Couture Pattern Cutter

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the fashion sector is seeking a skilled Bridal Pattern Cutter to join their dynamic team in London. This full-time role involves creating and developing patterns for bespoke bridal collections, ensuring high standards of quality and precision. You will collaborate closely with designers and clients, providing technical expertise and guidance throughout the production process. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this company offers a supportive environment where your skills can flourish. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for couture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Training

Private Medical Health Insurance

Gym Discounts

Generous Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in pattern cutting and production.
• Experience with flat pattern drawing and draping is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and cut patterns for MTO collections and supervise in-house machinists.
• Conduct fittings for VIP clients and provide technical solutions.

Skills

Pattern Cutting

Flat Pattern Drawing

Draping

Lectra

Client Fittings

Sewing Knowledge

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28.04.2025

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12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Vivienne Westwood is looking for a Bridal Pattern Cutter to join the Bridal and Couture Team in the London Head Office, on a full-time basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Collection & Specials Pattern Development: Bridal Made to Order and Made to Measure, Special Projects, Production Patterns and Grading.

• Create and cut out set of patterns for MTO collection.
• Work on developments of pattern for new styles and shapes applicable across Bridal and Couture collections.
• Create production master patterns to a high standard.
• Modify existing patterns to adapt Made to Measure and Custom requests, preferably digitally whenever possible.
• Supervise in house machinists during the sampling or create toiles when needed.
• Review pilot samples and grading samples ahead of production for approval.
• Meet and greet VIP/Celebrities and clients, and conduct fittings when required.
• Hold fittings for MTO and Couture collections, able to provide technical solutions and improvements.
• Collaborate on the creation of MTO and Couture Collections with technical and style input.
• Provide PD with technical information relative to garments construction and consumption.
• Advise with print and embroidery placements.
• Assist with studio organisation.
• Quality control during sampling and production.
• Address and solve any technical and quality issues arising during sampling, production or with fabrics.
• Advise on size grading guidelines for production and producing scaled up or scaled down versions, enabling the garment to be reproduced in different sizes and able to do so manually or digitally.
• Support machinists (in house and remotely for external manufacturer) with sewing indications and technical direction.

PROFILE & KEY SKILLS

• Minimum of 8years’ experience in pattern cutting and the production field.
• Experience with flat pattern drawing, draping, and Lectra is essential.
• Experienced in client fittings.
• Knowledge and understanding of sewing and finishes at production and Couture level.
• Can work independently.
• Possess a good eye for detail, shape and proportion.

(Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be required to perform additional duties to fulfil the requirements of the role)

BENEFITS

• Training
• Health & Wellbeing support (includes Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, Access to Financial Planning Service, etc.)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Opportunity to develop new skills and progress in your career
• Opportunity to work for a company that cares and believes in its people and the environment

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.