Next Plc
Creative Pattern Cutter
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Working Pattern
Typically 5 days in the office, with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm.
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Pattern Cutter to support our Pattern Cutting and Digital Creation Team. The ideal candidate will have proven digital pattern cutting skills and be used to working in a fast paced design led environment across multi products with our Womenswear, Menswear and Kidswear teams. We’re open to all levels of experience.
What You’ll Take On
- Assist the Pattern Cutting and Digital Creation Team with all aspects of digital pattern cutting.
- Utilize 3D software to create and manipulate digital patterns.
- Create accurate patterns from design packs and create 3D simulations for virtual fit.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience with pattern software is essential.
- Familiarity with industry-standard programs such as Optitex, Style 3D, or Clo 3D is ideal, but all relevant 3D training will be given.
- Strong pattern cutting skills.
- Amending patterns for fit and styling to the needs of the designer/garment tech.
- Able to work within a team environment.
Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.
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At NEXT, we believe the best work happens when there are no barriers to collaboration. That’s why we are a Google-powered workspace. From your very first day, you’ll be using the full Google Workspace suite; Docs, Drive, and Meet, to stay connected and move fast.
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Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Profit-related bonus - based on company performance
- Private health insurance- surgery choices
- Sharesave scheme - make savings from your net pay to buy NEXT shares at a discount
- Pension - fixed contribution rates from both an employer and employee perspective, but you're also able to make additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) if you wish to save more.
- 25% staff discount on most NEXT products - plus discount on other products
- Wagestream - helping you make the most out of your money
- Salary finance - offers access to affordable loans repaid through salary, simple savings and free financial education.
- Life assurance
- Direct to work - NEXT orders delivered free to the office for collection
- VIP sale - early access to the NEXT sale
- Access to NEXT staff shops
- Octopus energy - like cycle-to-work, but for electric vehicles
- Free parking (excluding London locations)
- Travel2NEXT - bus services dependent on location
- On site dining facilities (excluding London locations)
- National and local discounts on goods and services - this includes things like discounted cinema tickets
- Wellhub - includes access to discounted gym membership
- Simply health - a healthcare subscription service
- Aviva Digicare Workplace+ healthcare service - 7 Free services including Digital GP appointments and an annual health check.
- Onsite GP - Leicester Head Office
- Onsite Physio - Leicester Head Office
- A range of dedicated 3rd party wellbeing partners
- Free eye testing - voucher to use at specific locations
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Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
Support for Candidates
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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