We are looking for an experienced Freelance Pattern Cutter to join our team on a freelance basis, at our studio in Deptford, SE London.
The candidate must have experience in womenswear. (Menswear experience would also be beneficial!)
The successful candidate will be expected to work across all womenswear RTW categories including dresses, skirts, blouses, jersey, knitwear, outerwear & tailoring. This role will require strong organisational skills as well as directing interns. You would be working closely with the designers and should be good at taking direction/depicting visual references.
If you also have experience as a sample machinist, that would be a bonus!
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
* Pattern Creation from design handover stage
* Confident working 3-dimensionally as well as developing flat patterns
* Flexible to work from measurements when and if required
* Attend fittings to execute all fit notes and necessary correction discussed and directed by our design team.
* Work with the existing pattern cutter to build and share responsibility of the pattern cutting library
The ideal candidate:
* Minimum of 5 years pattern cutting experience
* Confident working 3-dimensionally, from measurements and flat patterns
* Experience working with a luxury womenswear brand
* Confident working on multi womenswear categories
* Confident with running frequent fit sessions (focusing on own styles & category)
* Excellent understanding of sizing and fitting
* Great knowledge of production grading
* Excellent technical understanding of garment construction
Application process:
Please send your CV to careers@chopovalowena.com with the subject “Freelance Pattern Cutter”
Schedule: 8 hour shift preferred 10am - 6.30pm
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Apparel & Fashion
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