Senior Pattern Cutter (Gerber) - Precision Production & Fit

Pentex Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Company pension

Reward platform

Long service awards

Discounted sample sales

Job summary

Pentex Ltd in London is seeking a Senior Gerber Pattern Cutter to take ownership of patterns from fit approval through to bulk production. You will work at the sharp end of our pattern room, refining and problem-solving patterns with precision for scalable manufacturing.

This hands-on role requires proven expertise in Gerber, strong technical knowledge of garment construction, and the ability to communicate clearly with factories and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Degree in Garment Product Development, Garment Engineering or Fashion.
• Significant experience in production pattern cutting in a supplier/manufacturing environment.
• Expert-level experience on the Gerber system.
• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fit and grading across a full size range.
• Proficient with Word and Excel.
• Product knowledge across Womenswear, Girlswear and Babywear.
• Clear, confident communicator with colleagues, factories and customers.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise workload.
• Able to multi-task and problem-solve under pressure.
• Highly motivated with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Taking development and fit-approved patterns through to production-ready patterns for bulk manufacture.
• Amending and refining patterns at pre-production and production stage to resolve fit and construction issues before bulk cutting.
• Compiling and maintaining accurate spec sheets and pattern packs, ensuring every measurement and construction detail is correct before it reaches the factory.
• Working with trim templates and trim suppliers to ensure trims are graded correctly and sized accurately across the range.
• Liaising directly with factories to troubleshoot pattern, fit and construction queries during production, providing clear and accurate technical solutions.
• Suggesting improved pattern and construction methods to support factory efficiency and reduce production issues.
• Keeping clear, accurate and up-to-date technical notes and records for every style and pattern amendment.
• Working within a wider team of technicians, graders, marker makers/costings and machinists as required.
• Maintaining consistently high standards of accuracy in every pattern cutting and grading task.

Skills

Gerber system

Pattern cutting

Fit & grading

Technical communication

Education

Degree in Garment Product Development, Garment Engineering or Fashion

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Pentex Ltd in London is seeking a Senior Gerber Pattern Cutter to take ownership of patterns from fit approval through to bulk production. You will work at the sharp end of our pattern room, refining and problem-solving patterns with precision for scalable manufacturing.

This hands-on role requires proven expertise in Gerber, strong technical knowledge of garment construction, and the ability to communicate clearly with factories and colleagues.