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