Womenswear Pattern Cutter: CAD & Draping Expert

Reiss Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and company bonus

65% employee discount

Exclusive sample sales

MetLife Virtual GP

Medicash health support plan

Workplace pension

Job summary

Reiss Limited in London is seeking an experienced Pattern Cutter to bring our collections to life across multiple product categories. You will translate sketches into precise patterns, collaborating with Design, Garment Technology and Sample Machinists to achieve optimal fit and aesthetics.

You’ll guide patterns from concept through toile and final sample, leveraging fabric expertise and a strong technical background in pattern cutting.

Qualifications

• You’ll have previous experience as a Pattern Cutter within a fashion environment, with experience working across multiple product categories.
• Strong technical knowledge of pattern cutting, with proven experience using Gerber or similar CAD systems.
• Confident working from designer sketches and draping on the stand to develop accurate and commercially viable patterns.
• Strong understanding of fabrics, garment construction and how different fabrications can influence fit and pattern development.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• A collaborative team player who communicates confidently with Designers, Garment Technologists and Sample Machinists to bring creative concepts to life.

Responsibilities

• Creating and developing patterns through draping and CAD, translating designer sketches into high-quality patterns that achieve the desired fit and aesthetic.
• Working closely with Designers to fit toiles, understand the creative vision and action pattern amendments throughout the development process.
• Continually reviewing and developing Reiss blocks to ensure they remain aligned with current style, fit and quality standards.
• Creating layplans and calculating fabric consumption, while checking supplier main range and petite patterns for accuracy and consistency.
• Working closely with the Print team to engineer print placements accurately onto patterns, ensuring the design is considered throughout development.
• Preparing patterns, fabrics and relevant information for in-house sample machinists and local suppliers, supporting the smooth progression of toiles and samples.
• Partnering with the Garment Technologist team throughout sample development, providing technical advice and amending patterns where required, including attending fit sessions.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the pattern room, managing workload and priorities while maintaining an organised, efficient and collaborative working environment.

Skills

Pattern cutting

Gerber CAD

Fabric knowledge

Draping on stand

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Gerber CAD

Job description

Reiss Limited in London is seeking an experienced Pattern Cutter to bring our collections to life across multiple product categories. You will translate sketches into precise patterns, collaborating with Design, Garment Technology and Sample Machinists to achieve optimal fit and aesthetics.

You’ll guide patterns from concept through toile and final sample, leveraging fabric expertise and a strong technical background in pattern cutting.