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Paul Smith is one of Britain’s leading independent design companies. We champion positivity, curiosity and creativity. These qualities underpin every Paul Smith design, whether it’s a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration.
Reaffirming the values that Paul set down in 1970, ‘classic with a twist’ remains the guiding principle of the company. Happily positioned between high fashion and formalwear, while taking reference from both, Paul Smith has always been proud to stand apart.
A prominent opportunity to train alongside our highly experienced Pattern Cutting team, to develop knowledge and skills that will support and assist both the Men’s and Women’s Pattern Cutters and Sample Machinists.
This role requires that you submit a link within the application form, to a colour portfolio containing work examples. This should be available for a minimum of 4 weeks after the advert closing date. Please submit this as part of your Cover Letter.
Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship in the Skilled Worker visa category.
The Role
- Assist with patterns to meet the design and technical requirements and any set deadlines in the critical path.
- Observe and learn to solve any problems that arise with the patterns, during or after the use in factories and during mock up of the toiles by Sample Machinists.
- Attend fitting sessions and assist with accurate notes relating to pattern alterations.
- Be trained to follow fitting details prior to grading and to meet the grading deadlines.
- Assist the Grading team as and when required to do so.
- Learn all pattern cutting systems and procedures.
- Train in all aspects of computer pattern cutting.
- Undertake any work required in the preparation for the selling shows.
Your Skills and Experience
- Pattern cutting related qualification or equivalent.
- Pattern cutting and sewing garment experience in a work or educational setting.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Coral Draw and Illustrator.
- Computer pattern and grading knowledge would be desirable.
- Woven garment sewing knowledge desirable.
- Knowledge of Menswear and Womenswear trends.
Who you are
- Working knowledge of garment construction.
- Methodical and accurate, being able to work to set deadlines.
- Able to learn new skills and techniques with meticulous attention to detail when following design specifications.
- Build effective working relationships to work as a team and independently when required.
- Strong numerical aptitude.
- Committed, hardworking and enthusiastic.
What’s in it for you
- A generous clothing allowance.
- Discretionary discount on PSL goods.
- An annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus Bank Holidays.
At Paul Smith, we celebrate and encourage applications from all walks of life into our growing workforce. We are committed to empowering people from any background, belief system, or ethnicity, offering an inclusive environment where talent is recognised and valued.
