Creative Pattern Cutter Haute Couture

A new exciting opportunity is now available for experienced Haute Couture / Creative Pattern Cutters. We are currently headhunting for a number of experienced Creative Pattern Cutters to join an expanding Haute Couture atelier. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Lead Pattern Cutter and Designer, creating bespoke pieces and delivering exceptional craftsmanship to the highest standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Creative Pattern Cutter who is a specialist in Haute couture with at least seven years' atelier experience, who is passionate about pattern cutting, draping, corsetry, and the artistry of couture design. A meticulous eye for detail and the ability to interpret creative vision into flawless patterns is essential, as is the drive to work collaboratively in a dynamic, expanding team environment.

The Creative Pattern Cutter will be responsible for:

• Creating and cutting patterns for bespoke design
• Collaborating with the designer
• Ensuring high-quality craftsmanship

Our client is an ever-expanding team and encourages all our team members to progress, work on new projects and build on their skills.

The Role

• Reporting to the Lead Pattern Cutter
• Following working notes and drawings/instructions relating to the manual creation of patterns
• Having excellent interpretation skills from design to pattern, including scale and proportions
• Padded a stand to base on clients' measurement and create patterns following design illustration
• Advanced draping skills and creating patterns on a stand
• Confidence in creating corsets for bespoke clients
• Working closely with the Couture Collection Development Director to manage projects and deadlines
• Using own initiative, managing and organising workload to ensure each assigned project or task is completed within agreed timescales
• Being highly organised with excellent communication skills
• Raising any questions and concerns during project handover to the Head of Atelier, ensuring maximum productivity

Ideal Candidate

• Advanced knowledge in construction methods
• Passionate, enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Minimum of 7 years' experience as a creative pattern cutter
• Excellent finishing skills and great attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of working with couture fabrics and techniques
• Experienced in drafting patterns for corsetry to manipulate the body
• Good time-management skills, including the ability to turn work around quickly
• Accustomed to working to tight deadlines and being able to multitask across changing priorities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Involvement in fittings when necessary to help fit the garments you are responsible for
• Flexible, hardworking and organised with a positive and constructive attitude
• Ability to remain calm under pressure

Hours and Environment

Your normal working week will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a 30-minute lunch break. You will be asked to work additional hours, paid at the agreed rate of the contract. You will be working in a shared studio space.

Additional Benefits

Free parking is available on-site, subject to availability. Please email CVs to cv@otbrecruitment.com or call direct on 07815939515. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please only apply if you have the Right to Work in the UK.