Job Description

Paul Smith is one of Britain's leading independent design companies. We champion positivity, curiosity and creativity. These qualities underpin every Paul Smith design, whether it's a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration. Reaffirming the values that Paul set down in 1970, 'classic with a twist' remains the guiding principle of the company. Happily positioned between high fashion and formalwear, while taking reference from both, Paul Smith has always been proud to stand apart.


We are looking for a Menswear Pattern Cutter to join our team in Nottingham. As a Pattern Cutter, you'll transform creative ideas into perfectly engineered garments. Working closely with our Design and Technical teams, you'll interpret design concepts to develop accurate patterns, ensuring every piece reflects our signature fit, function, and style.

The Role

Attend fit meetings from the handover stage, through protos and into the final production pattern fittings.

Create accurate 1st patterns using Assyst, developing from existing bases, design specifications, or vintage references.

Collaborate with Designers throughout the fitting process, from handover to final production, ensuring the best possible fit and silhouette.

Work closely with Technical Product Developers and Sample Machinists to produce high-quality, well-constructed garments.

Amend proto and production patterns and prepare final files for grading.

Digitise, measure, and export patterns, creating size charts and liaising with graders to ensure consistency across sizes.

Import and adapt factory patterns when required.

Mentor and assist junior pattern cutters and interns as needed.

Contribute to show preparation and attend seasonal shows to assist with final alterations, when required.

Your Skills and Experience

Proven credible experience of creative pattern cutting and fitting.

Experience of working with Design and Technical teams.

Knowledge of working with factories in a variety of locations.

Meticulous attention to detail especially when following design specifications.

Clear and concise communication skills, with a notable numerical aptitude.

Creative when producing patterns from design sketches.

Up to date with Menswear trends and technical innovations in pattern development.

Who you are

Highly methodical and accurate.

Highly organised with good prioritisation skills to set deadlines.

Comfortable working as part of a team or independently as required.

Confident liaising with other departments.

Flexible and adaptable to changing daily and weekly deadlines.

Able to remain calm under pressure.

What's in it for you

A generous clothing allowance.

A discretionary discount on PSL goods.

An annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus Bank Holidays.

Flexi-time.

Holiday trading.

Cycle to work and travel loan schemes.


If you like the sound of what you've read so far, find out more about our company culture and the full list of benefits we can offer you.

Please note, this role requires that you submit an online link within the application form to a portfolio containing work examples, this should be available for 4 weeks after the advert closing date.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

At Paul Smith, we celebrate and encourage applications from all walks of life into our growing workforce. We are committed to empowering people from any background, belief system, or ethnicity, offering an inclusive environment where talent is recognised and valued.