Senior Pattern Cutter — Luxury Draping & Couture Techniques

Burberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry is seeking an experienced Senior Pattern Cutter to bring technically complex soft garments to life across Runway, Pre-Collections and Special Projects in London.

You will own styles from development through fittings and final resolution, applying deep expertise in draping, fabric behavior and construction while preserving silhouette and movement. Collaborate with Design, Product Development and Atelier teams to elevate craftsmanship and share knowledge across the Atelier.

Qualifications

• Deep practical expertise in soft-garment pattern cutting and construction.
• Strong understanding of fit, proportion, body movement and fabric interaction.
• Experience with delicate/fabric-sensitive materials such as bias-cut fabrics.
• Ability to interpret complex design concepts and deliver precise technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop technically complex patterns for dresses, gowns, skirts, blouses, tops and other soft-sewn garments from sketches, blocks, draped concepts and creative direction.
• Translate the Design vision into technically resolved garments while protecting the silhouette, volume and movement.
• Lead assigned styles through pattern development, toile, fittings and final resolution, addressing technical, fit or fabrication risks.
• Apply advanced draping, bias cutting, soft construction and garment-engineering techniques to delicate fabrics.
• Partner with Design, Product Development, Atelier Management, Seamstresses and Pattern Cutters to deliver exceptional craftsmanship.
• Share specialist knowledge and contribute to evolving traditional and digital pattern-cutting practices across the Atelier.

Skills

Pattern cutting

Draping

Soft garments construction

English communication

Job description

Burberry is seeking an experienced Senior Pattern Cutter to bring technically complex soft garments to life across Runway, Pre-Collections and Special Projects in London.

You will own styles from development through fittings and final resolution, applying deep expertise in draping, fabric behavior and construction while preserving silhouette and movement. Collaborate with Design, Product Development and Atelier teams to elevate craftsmanship and share knowledge across the Atelier.