Pattern Manager

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. 

JOB PURPOSE

Burberry is looking for a skilled Pattern Manager to manage our Pattern Team, reporting into the Director of Technical Development. You will oversee pattern construction, amendments, and grading, create size charts, measure samples, develop innovative methods. You will collaborate with the Design, Product Development, and Product Engineering teams in London, as well as the Technical department in Castleford, and various cross-functional teams.

This is an exciting opportunity where relocation support and sponsorship is offered as part of the overall package for the successful candidate. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a team of 5-6 Pattern Technicians, ensuring timely delivery of tasks.
• Communicate new style launches from PD/Design/Product Engineering teams to the Castleford Technical Development and relevant teams.
• Create, grade, and amend patterns from sketches, basic blocks, or reference samples, adhering to design/PD/Product Engineering requirements.
• Develop and adjust basic blocks for new styles and shapes requested by the design/PD team.
• Digitally create and grade patterns in Lectra, ensuring styling details and proportions are maintained; knowledge of CLO3D is an advantage.
• Create size charts for all developed styles and ensure patterns are prepared for manufacturing with necessary details like seam allowances, notches, and grain lines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production quality standards and cost-effective methods are met.
• Support fit sessions, sampling approvals, and update Technical Packs with relevant details (e.g., size charts, trim sheets, and fusing details).

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Minimum 5 years working experience as Pattern Cutter/Engineer/Technician with experience managing a team.      
• Digital pattern cutting experience is must ideally with Lectra Modaris. 
• Strong knowledge in fit, body movement and body proportion.
• Clo3D – knowledge/experience is an advantage.  
• Rainwear and outwear experience is preferable and is an advantage. 

Qualifications 

• Education in Pattern Cutting/Fashion with solid industry experience in digital pattern cutting. 
• Working knowledge of MS Excel & Office Suite. 

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || Castleford || INTERNAL MANUFACTURING || CASTLEFORD || n/a ||