Senior Specialist - Pattern Engineer (Maternity Cover)

The Pattern Engineer acts as the lead for the development of garment patterns for prototypes, samples, and production, ensuring garments align with design intent, fit standards, and production feasibility. The role collaborates closely with Designers, Technical Designers, and Product Developers to drive innovation in pattern development while optimising construction techniques and efficiency. This position reports into the Senior Lead of Pattern Engineering and requires an agile professional who navigates shifting business needs with a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Draft and cut production-ready patterns independently from designer sketches and tech packs for styles.
• Participate actively in live fit sessions, partnering with technical design and applying adjustments and updating pattern pieces accurately after fitting.
• Sew test samples and muslins to check garment balance, seam allowances, and sewing ease against quality standards.
• Deliver pattern revisions, accurate measurements, and fit comments specific to the pattern on time for assigned styles across the seasonal calendar.
• Organise and archive digital pattern files according to team naming conventions for both actual pattern files and pattern pieces.
• Work comfortably across apparel categories, handling standard knit and woven fabrics and adjusting for best fit and silhouette.
• Explain pattern alterations and seam details clearly to sample machinists, tech designers, and product developers.
• Work fluently in 2D CAD (Gerber/Lectra) and use 3D tools to check basic garment drape, stretch, and balance.

• 4-8+ years focused specifically on digital patternmaking experience in garment development and production.
• Solid working skills in 2D digital pattern drafting, manual flat-pattern adjustments, and draping on form.
• Good working knowledge of garment proportions, balance lines, grain alignment, and stretch knit/woven behaviours.
• Confident operating standard industrial sewing machines to stitch clean test seams and build mock-ups.
• Practical problem-solving ability to identify fit corrections from fittings and/or fit photos and apply changes to the pattern accurately.
• Precision and accuracy in building detailed technical measurement sheets and fit comments specific to pattern changes.
• Friendly, curious team-player approach, partnering with designers, developers, and sample room machinists to make the best product possible.
• Good personal organisation and time management to keep assigned styles on track with development dates.
• Self-driven with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge in activewear and sportswear across all product categories.
• Personal drive to keep learning, improve overall skillset, and pick up modern garment construction techniques.

• Ideally, a love for patternmaking, both the creative and technical aspect.

We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.