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 LRTW Team 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 create and secure the intended fit and quality for our customer by creating detailed and accurate patterns that deliver the design vision.

What you will do:

• Work closely with Design, Buying and Production teams to deliver finished patterns through manual pattern cutting, digital pattern cutting and 3D prototyping.
• Create mock-ups and toiles where needed and discuss amendments with Design Team before publishing patterns.
• Provide concise sample comments to Production Teams and Suppliers, following each style through every stage of development.
• Collaborate with Production Teams located in the Far East and Turkey, conveying information clearly, providing feedback, and working seamlessly with international colleagues.
• First point of contact with Production Teams and Suppliers, visiting when needed to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Own core styles, maintaining consistency and ensuring accurate pattern execution.
• Lead fittings, guiding Buying and Design through workable fit solutions.
• Work with company PLM systems, ensuring the M-Charts, Patterns and comments are up to date and filed in the correct places.
• Ensure Measurement Charts are clear and follow pattern accurately, continually review and update if to create consistency across products.
• Support and action grading adjustments, following input from Suppliers and Production Office.
• Guide, involve and inspire Juniors Pattern Cutters and Assistant Pattern Cutters, sharing our ways of working.

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:

• Previous experience working as a pattern cutter with a focus on Womenswear (softs & jersey essential)
• CAD experience essential, Lectra preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction and pattern cutting skills.
• Confidence on 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 Womenswear at COS.
• An excellent eye for detail, shape and proportion.

Additional Information

Why choose COS?

When you first join COS, you will have a full introduction, excellent training, and a team that will support you during your first days, weeks and months. In addition to this you will also receive lots of fantastic benefits including.

• 25% Staff Discount
• 25 days holiday plus BH's
• 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.

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!