Creative Pattern Cutter

About Phillipa Lepley Phillipa Lepley is an internationally renowned couture house, celebrated for creating exceptional bespoke bridal and eveningwear for a discerning international clientele. For over 40 years, the atelier has combined artistic vision, technical excellence and the finest craftsmanship to create truly individual gowns. We are seeking an exceptionally skilled Senior Creative Pattern Cutter to join our close-knit atelier team. This is an opportunity for an experienced specialist to work at the highest level of bespoke couture, developing original designs into beautifully constructed gowns of outstanding fit, precision and finish. The Role Working closely with Phillipa Lepley and the senior atelier team, you will help lead the technical development of bespoke designs from initial sketch, creating full technical specs and through to final fitting and completion. Your manager will be The Director of Atelier.  Your responsibilities will include:

• Manual pattern cutting: Translating original designs into precise, technically accomplished patterns.
• Couture development: Developing complex bridal and eveningwear designs, including structured bodices, internal corsetry and intricate construction with full technical specs. 
• Toile and fitting: Conducting extensive fittings, interpreting fit issues and refining patterns to achieve exceptional balance, proportion and silhouette.
• Technical expertise: Applying an advanced understanding of the female form, fabric behaviour, garment construction and couture techniques.
• Atelier collaboration: Working closely with other pattern cutters, cutters and seamstresses throughout the making process, providing clear technical direction and supporting the highest standards of workmanship. All gowns are developed and made in-house at our Atelier in Chelsea close to our Store, offering the opportunity to remain closely involved in every stage of their creation and offering.  About You You will bring:
• A minimum of 10 years' professional experience in creative pattern cutting, ideally within Couture bridal or eveningwear.
• Exceptional manual pattern-cutting skills, with the ability to develop complex garments from sketches and design direction.
• Extensive experience in toile development, drape, fitting and resolving sophisticated fit challenges.
• Advanced knowledge of corsetry, structured bodices and internal garment construction.
• An outstanding understanding of proportion, silhouette, fabric behaviour and the female form.
• Meticulous attention to detail and uncompromising standards of precision and finish.
• The confidence to work independently, collaborate with a highly skilled team and guide seamstresses on technical construction.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage competing priorities and maintain exceptional standards within a demanding atelier environment.
• A proactive, thoughtful and solutions-focused approach, with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for couture craftsmanship. Why Join Phillipa Lepley?
• Work within an internationally recognised couture house with an established reputation for exceptional Couture bridal and eveningwear.
• We offer a unique to the fashion industry – great work life balance with finely tuned work schedules. 
• Be part of a highly skilled, collaborative atelier where every gown is individually developed and made in-house.
• Contribute directly to the creative and technical development of distinctive couture designs.
• Enjoy a supportive working environment that values craftsmanship, initiative and professional development.
• Receive a competitive salary reflecting experience and expertise.
• Work from our central London Chelsea atelier, close to our flagship store.  How to Apply Please email your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant couture experience to careers@phillipalepley.com, addressed to Phillipa Lepley.