Pattern Cutter, Grading Specialist

Vivienne Westwood

. Create first patterns from design sketches, technical drawings and development briefs across bridal, evening wear and special projects .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,000 - £42,000 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in luxury fashion pattern cutting, garment development, and technical problem-solving, with a strong focus on fit, grading methodologies, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficient in both manual and digital pattern creation, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and adherence to production standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Luxury Fashion Pattern CuttingGarment DevelopmentGrading MethodologiesTechnical Problem-SolvingPattern Cutting Software

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Hard Skills

Pattern CreationGarment ConstructionFit EvaluationGrading PatternsTechnical DocumentationQuality AssuranceToile ProductionPattern ArchivingTechnical SolutionsProduction Approval

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Pattern Cutting Software

Industry Keywords

Luxury FashionTailored ProductsSoft ProductsStructured ProductsContinuous ImprovementSamplingProduction Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create first patterns from design sketches, technical drawings and development briefs across bridal, evening wear and special projects
Develop and maintain production-ready master patterns
Produce toiles and prototype garments to support garment development and fit evaluation
Amend and refine patterns following design reviews and fit sessions
Attend fittings and provide technical solutions to achieve the desired silhouette, fit and construction
Grade patterns across agreed size ranges
Review graded patterns and size sets, resolving grading issues before production approval
Work with Product Development and Production teams to ensure patterns are suitable for manufacturing
Prepare and maintain technical documentation relating to garment construction, measurements and specifications
Collaborate with internal and external manufacturers to resolve technical challenges during sampling and production
Support quality assurance by reviewing construction methods, fit standards and production samples
Accurately archive and maintain patterns, amendments and technical files
Contribute to continuous improvement of pattern cutting, grading and development processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in luxury fashion pattern cutting and garment development
Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, grading methodologies and manufacturing processes
Experience working across tailored, soft and structured product categories
Ability to create patterns manually and digitally using industry-standard pattern cutting software
Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Confident participating in fit sessions and communicating technical solutions to cross-functional teams
Experience collaborating with design, development, production and external manufacturing partners
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and seasonal deadlines
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Passion for craftsmanship, quality and luxury product development

Benefits

Comp & perks

Staff discounts
Health & Wellbeing support, including Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, and Access to Financial Planning Service
Perkbox Discounts and Wellness Hub
Cycle to work scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
Pension Scheme
Training and hands-on experience
Opportunities to build new skills and gain valuable industry knowledge