Cookson & Clegg manufacture clothing for some of the UK’s finest premium clothing brands. We are looking for a talented Pattern Cutter & Grader to join our team in Blackburn, Lancashire.
As a Pattern Cutter & Grader, you will be responsible for ensuring a smooth transition of products from pattern cutting to development and production. You will collaborate closely with the Technical Manager and Sample Machinist to develop products ready for manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create pattern constructions and grading on a wide variety of products & styles
- Develop patterns from sketches or basic blocks adhering to customer specifications
- Modify and adjust basic blocks for new styles and shapes requested by customers
- Create grading and creating size charts for various styles and products
- Adjust patterns based on customer feedback
- Attending and contributing to fit meetings
- Operate Vetigraph our CAD systems
- Understand the manufacturing process from start to finish
- Digitise paper patterns and input information into Vetigraph to prepare products for manufacturing
- Support the sample-making process, ensuring quality standards and measurement guidelines are met
- Assist the Technical Manager in creating operations, size charts, trim sheets, and other essential production documents
- Create marker patterns for all production and sample-making
- Maintain the style file database and product library, including archives
- Identify solutions to improve the pattern construction process and overall manufacturing efficiency
- Collaborate with the cutting and production teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality garments
Required Systems Knowledge:
- Vetigraph Cad System
- Galaxius CMT system (training provided)
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Suite (not essential)
Experience & Skills:
- Proven experience in pattern cutting and garment construction/manufacturing
- Strong technical knowledge and interest in textiles
- Good understanding of fit, movement and body proportions
- Keen eye for proportion, detail, and garment quality
- Experience working with a wide range of products, including outerwear, jeans, and jersey
- Familiarity with fabrics, fusing, and accessories
Personal Attributes:
- Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Clear communicator with excellent client servicing skills
Additional Information:
We welcome applications from candidates seeking either contract or permanent roles, available part-time or full-time (minimum 28 hours per week). The factory operates on a 4-day work week Monday to Thursday.
Salary dependant on experience.
To apply, send your CV to victoria@cooksonclegg.com