- Location
- 9 Elcho Street (View map)London SW11 4AUUK
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood is an independent British fashion house whose origins lie in the London boutique opened by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren in 1971. Renowned for its formative influence on punk and its unconventional reinterpretation of historical dress, the house combines exacting craftsmanship with a spirit of rebellion. Its identity extends beyond fashion through outspoken engagement with environmental and social issues. As an employer, Vivienne Westwood offers career paths across design, product development, retail and corporate functions within a distinctive creative business. The brand appeals to professionals who value originality, cultural curiosity and the interplay between British heritage and provocative contemporary expression.
Vivienne Westwood is seeking a Pattern Cutter and Grading Specialist to create and maintain patterns, grade specifications and technical solutions across bridalwear, eveningwear and special projects. The role works closely with Design, Product Development, Atelier and Production teams and is hybrid.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create first patterns from design sketches, technical drawings and development briefs for bridalwear, eveningwear and special projects.
- Develop and maintain production-ready master patterns to high quality standards.
- Produce toiles and prototype garments as required to support garment development and fit evaluation.
- Amend and refine patterns throughout development following design reviews and fit sessions.
- Attend fittings and provide technical solutions to achieve the desired silhouette, fit and construction.
- Grade patterns across agreed size ranges, ensuring consistency of fit and proportion.
- Review graded patterns and size sets, identifying and resolving grading issues before production approval.
- Work closely with Product Development and Production teams to ensure patterns are suitable for manufacturing.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation on garment construction, measurements and specifications.
- Collaborate with internal and external manufacturers to resolve technical challenges during sampling and production.
- Support quality assurance by reviewing construction methods, fit standards and production samples.
- Ensure patterns, amendments and technical files are accurately archived and maintained.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of pattern cutting, grading and development processes.
Qualifications
- Significant experience in luxury fashion pattern cutting and garment development.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, grading methodologies and manufacturing processes.
- Experience working across tailored, soft and structured product categories.
- Ability to create patterns manually and digitally using industry-standard pattern cutting software.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence participating in fit sessions and communicating technical solutions to cross-functional teams.
- Experience collaborating with design, development, production and external manufacturing partners.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and seasonal deadlines.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Passion for craftsmanship, quality and luxury product development.
Skills
Experience
Significant experience in luxury fashion pattern cutting and garment development; experience across tailored, soft and structured product categories and collaborating with design, development, production and external manufacturing partners.
Workplace
The role is situated in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Staff discounts; health and wellbeing support, including private medical health insurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, gym discounts and access to a financial planning service; Perkbox discounts and Wellness Hub; cycle-to-work scheme; generous annual leave allowance; pension scheme; training and hands-on experience; opportunities to build new skills and gain industry knowledge.
Culture
Vivienne Westwood’s workplace culture is shaped by the house’s rebellious British heritage, distinctive design language and commitment to environmental and social causes. Its creative environment places value on individuality and craft, bringing together people who see fashion as a means of cultural expression and positive change.
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