Senior Pattern Cutter

Totême; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

TOTEME in Stockholm is seeking a Senior Pattern Cutter to join our Quality & Technical team. You will collaborate with Product Development and Design to create collections, ensuring fit, quality and manufacturability across luxury categories.

With 10+ years in pattern making and fluency in English, you will lead fittings, maintain PLM measurement charts, and mentor colleagues while leveraging CLO for virtual samples and sustainable development.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of pattern making experience, preferably in luxury brands.
• Excellent knowledge of garment construction and tailoring.
• Proficient with Lectra Expert, CLO, and Illustrator.
• Technical diploma or degree in related field.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine patterns across multiple product categories, ensuring precision, consistency, and alignment with brand standards.
• Own and maintain measurement charts within PLM, driving accuracy throughout the product lifecycle.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end pattern process, from initial concept and prototype through fittings to final production, ensuring the highest standards of fit, quality, and manufacturability.
• Drive and execute fittings, translating feedback into technical improvements and scalable production outcomes.
• Leverage 3D design tools (CLO) to create and evaluate virtual samples, enhancing efficiency and supporting sustainable product development.
• Serve as a mentor within the team encouraging craftsmanship and innovation.
• Act as a key expert and advisor within the organization, providing strategic input and technical guidance across departments.
• Participate in TOTEME's social and environmental sustainability strategy.

Skills

10+ years pattern making

Fluent English

Excellent garment construction

Education

Technical diploma or degree in related fields

Tools

Lectra Expert

CLO

Illustrator

Job description

About TOTEME

TOTEME is a fashion house rooted in Swedish sensibilities, modern aspirations and the notion of style. With an appreciation for women’s many roles and how pieces are worn in practice, we create emblematic designs with an emphasis on materiality and shape. Representing a direct and decisive way of dressing, the collections are contextualized in curated edits, visuals and spaces. TOTEME was founded in 2014 by Elin Kling and Karl Lindman. From the atelier in Stockholm, we create collections spanning ready‑to‑wear, shoes, bags, accessories and jewelry.

The Role

TOTEME is looking for a Senior Pattern Cutter to join our team in Stockholm full‑time. You will work closely with Product Development and Design in creating our collections. As a part of the Quality & Technical team, you will report to the Head of Quality & Technical.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine patterns across multiple product categories, ensuring precision, consistency, and alignment with brand standards.
• Own and maintain measurement charts within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), driving accuracy throughout the product lifecycle.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end pattern process, from initial concept and prototype through fittings to final production, ensuring the highest standards of fit, quality, and manufacturability.
• Drive and execute fittings, translating feedback into technical improvements and scalable production outcomes.
• Leverage 3D design tools (CLO) to create and evaluate virtual samples, enhancing efficiency, reducing physical sampling, and supporting sustainable product development.
• Serve as a mentor within the team encouraging craftsmanship and innovation.
• Act as a key expert and advisor within the organization, providing strategic input, and technical guidance across departments.
• Participate in and contribute to TOTEME's social and environmental sustainability strategy.

Your Profile

• Minimum 10 years of working experience within pattern making, preferably within luxury brands, with extensive experience in a wide range product groups.
• Excellent knowledge of garment construction and tailoring.
• Skilled user of Lectra Expert, CLO, and Illustrator.
• Technical diploma or degree in related fields.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

About You

• A TOTEME ambassador who lives and breathes our culture and values.
• Great attention to detail and a penchant for accuracy.
• An understanding of luxury business, customers, competitors and products.
• Self‑motivated, solution‑oriented and hands‑on.
• A strong team player with a positive outlook and collaborative approach.
• An organized multitasker with strong problem‑solving skills.

This is a permanent position based at TOTEME's Headquarters in Stockholm with a start in September 2026.

TOTEME has teams in Stockholm, London, New York, and Shanghai, as well as retail spaces across Europe, North America, and Asia. As a member of our dynamic, creative, and highly collaborative team, you will take part in exciting projects and milestones, evolving within your role as you contribute to the company’s growth.

TOTEME stands for inclusivity and a sense of belonging in the workplace. We welcome all applicants and recruit on the basis of skills and experience.