Pattern Making and Sample Cutting sit at the very foundation of great product. These disciplines are where design intent becomes reality, shaping fit, proportion, comfort and wearability long before a garment reaches production. Pattern Makers and Sample Cutters are recognised not only as technical experts, but as critical contributors to product quality, innovation and brand credibility.

For early career practitioners, these roles offer a deep understanding of garment construction, balance and problem-solving, building the skills that underpin every successful fashion career. For experienced Pattern Makers and Sample Cutters, the work becomes increasingly strategic, influencing silhouette evolution, fit standards, efficiency and the overall integrity of a brand’s product offering.

Industry insight from organisations such as the World Economic Forum continues to highlight the growing value of specialist craft, adaptability and technical mastery in an era of automation and digital tools. Pattern Makers and Sample Cutters may combine traditional skills with modern processes, working across manual and digital pattern systems, 3D and AI tools and evolving technologies while maintaining the judgement and sensitivity that only experience brings.

Practical, hands-on experience is essential. Brands value professionals who can interpret design, anticipate construction challenges and collaborate closely with designers, technologists and factories to achieve the best possible outcome. Attention to detail, speed, accuracy and an instinctive understanding of fabric behaviour are central to success.

We look for pattern making and sample cutting professionals who take pride in their craft and see their work as integral to the creative process. The strongest individuals bring precision, curiosity and quiet confidence, shaping garments that not only look right, but feel right, and helping build collections that stand the test of time.