Womenswear Pattern Cutter

We are looking for a Womenswear Pattern Cutter to join our team in Nottingham. The primary duties of this role include creating accurate patterns to the design and technical requirements, ensuring that garments are produced to seasonal development and production deadlines and meet the Paul Smith required standards., Produce sample patterns as required, to the design and technical requirements within seasonable deadlines.

Proficiently use the Assyst Computer Pattern Cutting System to create development patterns.

Resolve any issues that may arise with patterns when used by factories or by in-house Sample Machinists.

Contact factories to resolve sample pattern problems and liaise with technical design staff, as required.

Attend fitting sessions and make accurate notes relating to pattern alterations.

Alter patterns in accordance with fitting details prior to grading deadlines.

Assist with pattern grading as and when required.

Be knowledgeable of all main systems and procedures within the pattern cutting area.

Your Skills and Experience

Proven credible experience of creative pattern cutting and fitting.

Experience of working with Design and Technical teams.

Knowledge of working with factories in a variety of locations.

Meticulous attention to detail especially when following design specifications.

Clear and concise communication skills, with a notable numerical aptitude.

Creative when producing patterns from design sketches.

Up to date with Womenswear trends.

Who you are

Highly methodical and accurate.

Highly organised with good prioritisation skills to set deadlines.

Comfortable working as part of a team or independently as required.

Confident liaising with other departments.

Flexible and adaptable to changing daily and weekly deadlines.

Able to remain calm under pressure.

Paul Smith is one of Britain's leading independent design companies. We champion positivity, curiosity and creativity. These qualities underpin every Paul Smith design, whether it's a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration.

Reaffirming the values that Paul set down in 1970, classic with a twist' remains the guiding principle of the company. Happily positioned between high fashion and formalwear, while taking reference from both, Paul Smith has always been proud to stand apart.

A generous clothing allowance.

A discretionary discount on PSL goods.

An annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus Bank Holidays.

Flexi-time.

Holiday trading.

Cycle to work and travel loan schemes.

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