Creative Pattern Cutter

Working Pattern: Typically 5 days in the office, with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm.

The Role
We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Pattern Cutter to support our Pattern Cutting and Digital Creation Team. The ideal candidate will have proven digital pattern cutting skills and be used to working in a fast paced design led environment across multi products with our Womenswear, Menswear and Kidswear teams. We’re open to all levels of experience.

What You’ll Take On

• Assist the Pattern Cutting and Digital Creation Team with all aspects of digital pattern cutting.

• Utilize 3D software to create and manipulate digital patterns.

• Create accurate patterns from design packs and create 3D simulations for virtual fit.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience with pattern software is essential.

• Familiarity with industry-standard programs such as Optitex, Style 3D, or Clo 3D is ideal, but all relevant 3D training will be given.

• Strong pattern cutting skills.

• Amending patterns for fit and styling to the needs of the designer/garment tech.

• Able to work within a team environment.

Sponsorship

Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.

At NEXT, we believe the best work happens when there are no barriers to collaboration. That’s why we are a Google-powered workspace. From your very first day, you’ll be using the full Google Workspace suite; Docs, Drive, and Meet, to stay connected and move fast.

If your previous experience is rooted in other software suites, don’t worry! We’ll point you to a digital Google toolkit the moment you join, packed with handy guides and insider tips to help you transition smoothly and hit the ground running.

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You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!