Job Description
Vivienne Westwood is looking for a Bridal Pattern Cutter to join the Bridal and Couture Team in the London Head Office, on a full-time basis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collection & Specials Pattern Development: Bridal Made to Order and Made to Measure, Special Projects, Production Patterns and Grading.
1. Create and cut out set of patterns for MTO collection.
2. Work on developments of pattern for new styles and shapes applicable across Bridal and Couture collections.
3. Create production master patterns to a high standard.
4. Modify existing patterns to adapt Made to Measure and Custom requests, preferably digitally whenever possible.
5. Supervise in house machinists during the sampling or create toiles when needed. • Review pilot samples and grading samples ahead of production for approval.
6. Meet and greet VIP/Celebrities and clients, and conduct fittings when required.
7. Hold fittings for MTO and Couture collections, able to provide technical solutions and improvements.
8. Collaborate on the creation of MTO and Couture Collections with technical and style input.
9. Provide PD with technical information relative to garments construction and consumption. • Advise with print and embroidery placements. • Assist with studio organisation.
10. Quality control during sampling and production.
11. Address and solve any technical and quality issues ...