Pattern Cutter - Womenswear

As a Pattern Cutter at COS you will be responsible for creating and delivering accurate patterns that follow the design vision and meet the intended fit of our customer. In this role you will work closely with Design, Buying and Production teams to deliver finished patterns. 

What you will do: 

• Collaborate with the design team through drape, manual pattern cutting, digital pattern cutting, Clo 3D prototyping and toiling. 
• Create accurate patterns, using your knowledge of fabrics, fusings, interlinings and construction techniques. 
• Guide fittings from a technical perspective, sharing your knowledge to problem solve and communicate the correct type of amendment. 
• Use Lectra or Gerber to amend your digital patterns, carefully following the company best practice rules. 
• Follow your patterns through from first prototype to final sign off. 
• Work within our PLM system to upload patterns, add clear comments and communicate with the global production teams. 
• Attend all handovers for new sketches and take detailed notes. 
• Maintain various product trackers and ensure priority requests are followed and work is always delivered on time, clearly communicating any potential delays. 
• Work with our standard measurement lists, ensuring company fit is always maintained and consistent. 
• Support other team members and departments with their workload during busy periods. 
• Guide, involve and inspire Junior and Assistant Pattern Cutters within the team and help to prioritise their work. 
• Understand the customer: participate in sales meetings, monthly returns meetings and customer workshops to keep in touch with the evolving customer. 
• Support grading updates seasonally following feedback from various sources. 

 

Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act. 

In addition to our values for this role, we are also looking for: 

• Extensive experience working as a multi-product pattern cutter with a focus on Womenswear (luxury background beneficial) 
• Manual and CAD experience essential, Lectra or Gerber preferred. 
• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction. 
• Skilled at draping on the stand to create volumes and proportions. 
• Confident making accurate patterns to tight deadlines. 
• Ability to identify problems and take responsibility to find solutions. 
• A proactive and assertive way of working. 
• Genuine interest and passion for the COS brand  
• An excellent eye for cut, shape and detail. 

 

This is a full time permanent contract based at our Head Office in London. 

Benefits  

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here. 

In addition to this UK based colleagues also receive  

• Up to 25 days holiday  
• Annual health checks 
• Pension scheme 
• Discounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hub  
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Discounted gym membership 
• Employee assistance via retail trust   
• Private health & dental care 

Inclusion & Diversity 

At COS we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.   

We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases. 

Company Description 

About COS: Since our launch in 2007 we have opened stores and sell online in over 40 countries worldwide. Our collection offers elevated essentials, iconic pieces and innovative design. The creative soul of the brand is visualised through our storytelling, seasonal runway shows and connect with contemporary culture to create an experience beyond the expected. From the beginning, our design ethos has always put lasting style, quality and sustainability first. Today 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.  

Ready to apply? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.  

We are looking forward to hearing from you!