Pattern Cutter London, England
Job description
About Oh Polly
Founded in 2015, Oh Polly creates high-quality, innovative designs that are trend-driven, meeting our customers’ needs in an ever-evolving market without compromising on our global responsibility and ethical values. Our business model is social first, centred around our industry-leading Instagram and Facebook accounts.
2020 saw the launch of Bo+Tee, Oh Polly’s much-loved gym and activewear brand, followed by the launch of Neena Swim in 2021, focusing solely on stylish swimwear. Fast forward to 2022 and we now have a combined following of over 5 million across the brands, selling products in almost every
single country around the world.
Operating internationally across key sites Glasgow, Wirral, London and LA, the business has grown to 300 employees. As we continue to expand our global presence, we are looking for talented, driven and ambitious individuals to join the Oh Polly team! Here, you can expect an environment to flourish, develop and take your career to the next level.
About the department
We are now searching for a dedicated Pattern Cutter to join our world leading Design team based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Pattern Cutter to create complex patterns; working closely with our factories to develop the shape of each collection.
Main responsibilities
- Making first patterns based on photo reference of a garment, existing garment or a sketch
- Amend existing patterns
- Trace a garment and apply changes; Execute fitting reports Organize and create the sealing samples for the factories
- Ensure all samples/garments are constructed using most appropriate and efficient method
- Work to critical path, sealing and manufacturing deadlines
- Working at a fast pace, in tune with a quick reaction, high turnaround
- Being involved in fit process from start to finish where required, overseeing physical and digital fittings, make comments from the pattern perspective, Grades, PP samples and Gold seals
- Make clear technical comments to the factory where necessary
- Work closely with the machinists, tech and design teams as well as with the head of pattern room and PD
- Undertaking quality evaluations of materials and checking the quality of the final product, advise changes on functionality accordingly
- Experience in a similar technical role focusing on womenswear, including pattern making for corsets and dresses
Understanding of pattern/size grading (specifically lingerie and bra-cup grading
Good working knowledge of Gerber/Lectra pattern-making software
In-depth understanding ofdifferent fabric shape and fit, i.e jersey, wovens etc.
Excellent time management and organisation skills
Strong communicator
Confident working in a fast-paced environment and able to prioritise projects
Proactive and keen to take on new task
Part-time hours for 3 days a week until April 2023
Benefits
- Excellent salary between £30,000-40,000 to be negotiated depending on experience
- International travel opportunities; China, Turkey, Bangladesh
- 50% discount on all Oh Polly/Bo+Tee products
- Corporate gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Company Pension
- Annual social events
This Company is an equal opportunities employer
Oh Polly job positions are open to all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
