CAD Production Pattern Cutter & Grader

People Marketing has an exciting new opportunity for a CAD Production Pattern Cutter & Grader to come and join a fast fashion supplier based in central London! 

As a Production Pattern Cutter & Grader, working in their onsite Pattern Room alongside both Design, Creative Pattern Cutters, Technicians and the Sample Machinists, the successful applicant will amend and scale garment patterns for bulk manufacturing, translating designs into accurate, production-ready templates.

The CAD Production Pattern Cutter & Grader will ensure proper fit, material efficiency, and consistency across sizes, where you will use the Vetigraph system to grade and make the necessary amendments.

Although this role involves using Vetigraph, they are open to hiring someone from a Gerber background, as the necessary training will be provided.

CAD Production Pattern Cutter & Grader – The Role:

• Produce garment patterns of a high standard
• Amend, create, and maintain production patterns (blocks) based on design sketches and specifications.
• Make necessary pattern amendments from buying sample through to factory sample Digitising patterns produced by in-house creative pattern cutters
• Scale graded patterns up and down from the sample size to a full range of sizes using CAD systems.
• Ensure patterns meet customer specifications and established QA/QC standards for factory production
• Working to production Critical Path to achieve goals Work with designers/technicians to conduct fit sessions, updating patterns based on fit comments and technical adjustments.
• Work closely with in-house machinists on production of sample garments
• Ensure pattern pieces are correct, including seam allowances, notches, and grainlines for final production.
• Give help and support in workroom where needed to meet deadlines
• Suggest ways to reduce garment cost and simplify construction for production
• Follow fit comments to meet required specification, measurements and fit in accordance with customer’s standards and quality requirements

CAD Production Pattern Cutter & Grader - The Person:

• Production Pattern Cutting & Grading experience
• Experienced and confident using Vetigraph or Gerber pattern-cutting software
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric behaviour, and technical specifications.
• Excellent numeracy and attention to detail for precise measurements.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office
• Production Pattern Cutting & Grading experience across Womenswear Wovens, Jersey and Softs is a plus

If you are motivated, proactive and thrive working in a fast-paced environment, then People Marketing's client wants to talk to you.

Application

Apply with a CV.

We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days, then unfortunately, you have not been shortlisted for this role.