Pattern Cutter

Company Description

WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A CLOTHING BRAND; WE ARE ON A MISSION TO TRANSFORM THE FUTURE OF FASHION

Are you looking for a company that pushes the boundaries and creates a community inclusive of everyone? A shared vision beyond only us?

If you answered yes, why not join us? This could be your first step towards a new and exciting career at COS We are now looking for a **Pattern Cutter **to join our Menswear team**.** This role is offered on a **full time, permanent contract.**

About COS: Offering innovative design, elevated essentials and wardrobe icons, COS is a fashion brand rooted in contemporary culture. 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.

**Job Description**:
As a Pattern Cutter at COS, you will create and secure a perfect fit for our customers and fulfil our high-quality standards. You will lead and support Junior & Assistant Pattern Cutters in their development.

What you will do:

- Interpret and realize the designer’s vision from sketch to final sample.
- Achieve the best fit and quality for your department.
- Co-create with Designers, Buyers, and Pattern cutters to realize the vision by draping, manual pattern cutting, digital pattern cutting, 3d prototyping and other creative solutions.
- Guide fittings from a technical perspective, alter patterns and make comments in our PLM system.
- Approach fittings with knowledge of the best methods for pattern adjustments to achieve the desired look and fit.
- Attend handovers for new sketches and take detailed notes.
- Work with measurement lists, ensure correct grading, measurements match, all relevant information is present.
- Deliver patterns and fitting comments to deadline, identifying any delays and communicating to your teams.
- Guide, involve and inspire Junior and Assistant Pattern Cutters, and help with prioritising work.
- Understand the customer: participate in sales meetings, monthly returns meetings and customer workshops to keep in touch with the evolving customer.
- Work daily with Lectra, guiding junior team members on best practices.
- Support grading updates seasonally following feedback from various sources.

**Qualifications**:
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 previous experience working as a creative pattern cutter with a focus on Mens Outerwear.
- Manual and CAD experience essential, Lectra preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge of garment construction.
- Skilled at draping on the stand to create volumes and proportions.
- Confidence in 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 COS Menswear.
- An excellent eye for cut, shape and detail.

Additional Information
**Why choose us?**

At COS we are dedicated to recruiting great people by offering an inclusive work environment where talent is recognised, valued and appreciated. We believe that our values and diversity play a significant role in the success of our brand.
- 25% staff discount on all H&M Group brands.
- 25 days annual leave (plus BH)
- Annual Health Checks
- Pension Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership

**Our Culture**

Over the last 10 years we have carefully built a culture where our people are supported, inspired and encouraged to be the best they can. Our brand is creative, forward thinking and modern; choosing longevity over passing trends. We set the bar high at COS; we are committed to recruiting great people, offering an environment where talent is recognised and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce plays an important role in the success of COS. We celebrate individual differences and appreciate the contribution that all our colleagues make.

We are looking forward to hearing from you