Contract Pattern cutter

Contract Pattern Maker

Start: Monday, 27th October
Finish: Friday, 19th December 2025 (initial 1-month, with a strong chance to extend through to the end of December)
Client: Global performance apparel brand
Location: Herzogenaurach, Germany – ideally Munich or Berlin-based for ease of travel
Work set-up: Flexible hybrid model – (hybrid: 50% on-site atelier / 50% remote)
Days: Full-time, 5 days per week
Day rate: €60 per hour

Role Brief

Support the development of innovative performance apparel sportwear patterns from concept to production standard, combining both manual and digital techniques.

Key responsibilities include:

• Draping on standard mannequins to establish design lines

• Converting draped pieces into accurate flat patterns

• Editing and developing block patterns

• Digitising physical patterns for production and reference (DXF, PDF, Gerber, Illustrator)

• Maintaining measurement accuracy in line with technical packs

• Documenting processes and ensuring compliance with atelier safety protocols

• Acting as a consultant to prototype engineers, product developers, and design partners

About the Role

We’re partnering with a global sportswear leader in performance apparel to deliver cutting-edge, production-ready patterns for an upcoming innovation programme.

As a Contract Pattern Maker, you’ll:

• Develop patterns at both physical and digital levels

• Collaborate closely with engineers and design teams across Herzogenaurach and beyond

• Use your atelier and industrial-scale production experience to ensure accuracy and scalability

• Guide and advise internal and external partners on workmanship, processing variations, and pattern creation best practices

• Communicate clearly with a multi-national team – English is essential, German is a strong plus

This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role for an experienced Pattern Maker who is confident working at the intersection of craftsmanship and digital tooling.

Interested? Send over your CV and let’s chat!

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements