Couture Pattern Cutter

Create Recruitment Specialists Ltd ,
London, Greater London
Salary: From £10 to £25 per hour

Overview

We have a number of fantastic opportunities for a couture pattern cutter with a high end background. Main responsibilities ·Liaise with the designer on first patterns and prototypes providing creative input as required to ensure patterns works perfectly. ·Creating first patterns for a wide variety of new styles. ·Liaise with the Sample Machinist on prototype development. ·Assess suitability of garment design for selected cloth and create patterns taking any restrictions from this assessment into consideration. ·Put toiles into work where required, to ensure patterns will produce samples to correct spec from an aesthetic and technical point of view. ·Complete technical paperwork to accompany patterns. ·Complete fit log/size chart with pattern measurements. ·Attend fit meetings as required. Essential Skills ·Manual Creative Pattern Cutter with at least 4 years’ experience in women’s couture/bridal ·Excellent understanding of fit and construction from a customer and factory capability perspective. ·Speed and accuracy able to interpret designer’s sketches for the young fashion market. ·A commercial and current eye for young fashion. ·Flexible, reliable and accustomed to working to tight deadlines. ·Proactive team player with good interpersonal skills. Passionate, enthusiastic and confident