Womenswear Pattern Cutter – CAD & Fit Expert

Reiss; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discount up to 65%

MetLife Virtual GP

Medicash health support

Workplace pension contributions

Cycle to Work

Annual Leave purchase

Job summary

Reiss is seeking a Pattern Cutter to translate concepts into precise patterns across multiple product categories. You will collaborate with Design, Garment Technology and Sample Machinists to develop patterns from concept through toile to final samples in a fast-paced environment.

You will apply strong technical pattern-cutting skills, fabric knowledge and CAD experience (Gerber) to create commercially viable patterns with high quality and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• You will have previous experience as a Pattern Cutter in a fashion environment across multiple product categories.
• Strong technical knowledge of pattern cutting with experience using CAD systems (Gerber or similar).
• Confident working from designer sketches and draping on the stand to develop accurate patterns.
• Strong understanding of fabrics, garment construction and how fabrications influence fit and pattern development.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative team player, communicating with Designers, Garment Technologists and Sample Machinists.

Responsibilities

• Creating and developing patterns through draping and CAD, translating designer sketches into patterns that achieve the desired fit and aesthetic.
• Fitting toiles with Designers, understanding the creative vision and amending patterns throughout development.
• Reviewing Reiss blocks to stay aligned with style, fit and quality standards.
• Creating layplans and calculating fabric consumption, ensuring pattern accuracy with suppliers' main range and petite patterns.
• Coordinating with Print team to engineer print placements on patterns with design intent in mind.
• Preparing patterns, fabrics and information for in-house sample machinists and local suppliers.
• Partnering with Garment Technologist team during sample development, providing technical advice and amending patterns as required, including fit sessions.
• Supporting day-to-day running of the pattern room, managing workload and priorities in an organized, collaborative environment.

Skills

Pattern cutting

Gerber CAD

Fabric knowledge

Draping on stand

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Gerber CAD

Job description

Reiss is seeking a Pattern Cutter to translate concepts into precise patterns across multiple product categories. You will collaborate with Design, Garment Technology and Sample Machinists to develop patterns from concept through toile to final samples in a fast-paced environment.

You will apply strong technical pattern-cutting skills, fabric knowledge and CAD experience (Gerber) to create commercially viable patterns with high quality and attention to detail.