Pattern Cutter: Menswear Fit & Pattern Expert

Tommy Hilfiger; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym and wellbeing facilities

Campus wellbeing programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Tommy Hilfiger in Amsterdam seeks a Pattern Cutter to develop, adapt and maintain patterns for production-ready garments, aligning design intent with fit and construction standards. You will manage pattern libraries, support new silhouettes, and participate in fit sessions with Design, Merchandising and Product Development.

They require proficiency in pattern-cutting software (Gerber) and PLM systems, plus hands-on experience and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree, diploma or vocational qualification in pattern cutting, garment technology, fashion technology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience as a creative and/or production Pattern Cutter, ideally within menswear.
• Strong working knowledge of pattern cutting, garment construction, fit and technical product development.
• Proficiency in Gerber or equivalent pattern-cutting software and working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management systems; experience with Browzwear, Gerber 3D or equivalent 3D-development tools is an advantage.
• Applies established methods and sound technical judgment to analyze straightforward pattern and fit issues, compare practical solutions and recognize when an issue requires escalation.
• Builds productive internal and external working relationships and communicates technical information and recommendations clearly in written and spoken English.
• Independently organizes a varied workload, adapts plans as seasonal needs change and communicates dependencies, constraints and realistic timelines before quality or delivery is affected.
• Demonstrates strong accuracy and data integrity and considers design intent, product quality, timing and supplier implications when making recommendations.
• Acts in line with PVH values, including individuality, passion, accountability, partnership and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, adapt and maintain patterns from design sketches, reference garments, approved blocks and technical specifications, balancing design intent with fit, construction and production feasibility.
• Maintain approved block libraries and associated version control, ensuring patterns are accurate, current and applied consistently; identify and recommend updates for review.
• Support the development of new seasonal silhouettes by translating agreed design direction into pattern solutions within established fit, construction and technical standards.
• Prepare for and participate in fit sessions with Design, Merchandising and Product Development; assess fit, balance, comfort, proportion and construction and provide clear technical recommendations.
• Document fit decisions and comments accurately, implement agreed pattern amendments and maintain traceability across patterns, samples and product records.
• Analyze and resolve straightforward fit and pattern issues using established methods; evaluate practical options and elevate unfamiliar, material or higher-risk exceptions to the relevant technical lead.
• Consider the impact of pattern changes on garment construction, sizing, fabric behavior and supplier capability, communicating technical implications before agreed changes are implemented.
• Partner with Product Development, Supply Chain, suppliers and Quality Assurance to communicate pattern and fit requirements, investigate deviations and support timely corrective action across the assigned global supply base.
• Maintain complete, accurate and timely information in the Product Lifecycle Management system and related pattern systems, in line with technical standards and approval processes.
• Independently manage and regularly reassess assigned pattern, sample and fit priorities against the seasonal critical path; anticipate dependencies, communicate timing or capacity risks early and align revised sequencing or scope with relevant stakeholders.
• Support sample readiness, fit-session preparation, technical analysis and reporting required for seasonal product development.

Skills

Pattern cutting

Garment construction

Fit & development

English communication

Technical analysis

Workload management

Education

Pattern cutting qualification

Tools

Gerber

Browzwear

Gerber 3D

PLM systems

Job description

Tommy Hilfiger in Amsterdam seeks a Pattern Cutter to develop, adapt and maintain patterns for production-ready garments, aligning design intent with fit and construction standards. You will manage pattern libraries, support new silhouettes, and participate in fit sessions with Design, Merchandising and Product Development.

They require proficiency in pattern-cutting software (Gerber) and PLM systems, plus hands-on experience and strong English communication.