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Pattern Maker/Cutter – Costumes with Character, closes 1 Oct

Full time position – 32 hours per week, negotiable.

Starting rate – Dependent on experience

Location – In-house, Stockport SK4

Costumes with Character is one of the world’s leading Mascot and Costume Character Manufacturers, creating bespoke characters for a wide variety of clients from all sectors including leisure, entertainment, sports, education, corporate, charities and many more across the globe.

The Pattern Maker/Cutter’s duties will include:

  • Creating new patterns for heads and costumes using flat pattern drafting and draping techniques.
  • Working with a variety of fabrics, faux furs, Lycra and foams.
  • Working closely with the creative team to achieve a quality product.
  • Cut costumes using efficient lay plans to a high standard, within agreed timeframes and to short deadlines.
  • Instruct machinists and other team members on how to construct costumes.
  • Sew mock ups and perform fittings to check pattern work.
  • Update standard patterns when needed.
  • The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a professional costume manufacturing environment. Excellent skills in creating a 3D character from a 2D design.
  • Pattern digitising skills using Gerber systems would be an advantage but not essential.

The interview will require a short workshop skills test.

Please send your CV and covering letter to:

michelle.barton@costumeswithcharacter.com

For more information, see the job listings on their website:

www.costumeswithcharacter.com/work-with-us/

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