Part of Wacoal Europe Group, Bravissimo is an award-winning, multi-channel lingerie retailer on a mission to uplift women. Since 1995, our purpose has stayed the same: to inspire our customers to feel supported, celebrated, and confident every day.

We have 25 shops in the UK alongside a thriving ecommerce community, which offers a wide range of beautiful lingerie, swimwear and nightwear for women who wear a D to L cup, giving them so much choice.

We are on an exciting journey of growth and are loving every minute of it!

Purpsose of the Creative Pattern Technologist

To technically develop, pattern cut and grade D+ lingerie and swimwear that offers our customers excellent fit, support and quality. Working collaboratively with Buying, Merchandising, Supply, QA and our suppliers you will take full technical ownership of your styles at every stage of the product lifecycle from concept development, fitting and sealing, to bulk production and delivery AQL. You will support the Senior and Lead Tech in working towards the delivery of strategic focuses and objectives while working closely with all team members to support the smooth running of the technical department day to day.

As part of our commitment to delivering the best experience for our customers you will ensure that you proactively seek feedback through regular time in customer facing areas of the business

Key Responsibilities of the Creative Pattern Technologist:

• Work in partnership with the buying team and our suppliers to create new products; problem solving to find technical solutions through pattern, garment construction and materials to deliver the best fit and quality for our customers
• Cutting and grading patterns from concept to production, making amendments after weekly fit sessions and creating graded measurement charts
• Work closely with the sample machinists to ensure samples are made correctly to the method of construction and to the quality standard required,
• Collaborate with the team to manage the workflow and support the smooth running of the sampling process and other key day to day department processes such as weekly fits, AQL approvals etc
• In weekly fitting sessions manage the fit and sealing approval process, fitting samples, carrying out measurement and quality checks, giving accurate feedback
• Create and maintain accurate technical packs and BOM’s from costing to production, ensuring clear communication of fit, quality, and production details that allow factories to produce garments to a high standard
• Manage product quality throughout whole lifecycle ensuring that all styles are fit for end purpose and bulk production by testing materials and garments, carrying out wear testing and approving test reports
• Manage styles in line with Critical Path working collaboratively with both internal teams and suppliers to problem solve and offer solutions to ensure key milestones are met
• Create AQL paperwork and packs, working closely with warehouse QC team to support the full AQL process and ensure that styles are approved in time for planned launch
• Managing and maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers and factories working with the other techs to monitor quality and seasonal performance. This will involve some international travel to factories as required
• Working with your manager and wider teams to support the delivery of business strategic objectives and focuses

What Bravissimo is looking for:

• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in product development, pattern cutting and grading
• Strong working experience of CAD pattern cutting and grading system preferably Lectra Modaris
• Passion for creating and developing great fitting lingerie and swimwear product
• Good working knowledge of garment construction for bulk production
• Attention to detail and able to work accurately under pressure
• Positive and self-motivated
• Organised and able to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
• Able to manage unexpected change
• Strong communicator written and verbally
• Strong team player, confident to work collaboratively, willing to help and support others
• Able to travel overseas when required

Bravissimo Benefits:

• Up to 25 days holiday
• The opportunity to buy up to 5 additional days holiday each year
• Access to free and confidential 24/7 employee support from Retail Trust
• 50% discount on full priced items for you, your family & friends, up to a limit
• Healthcare Cash Plan for you and up to 4 children through Medicash
• Employer pension contributions up to 6%
• Life Assurance
• Great training and learning resources
• Long service awards after 5 years’ service
• Access to new and upcoming products, with the opportunity to provide feedback
• Access to discounts at many retailers, day out destinations and gyms through Retail Trust and Medicash
• Free parking at Bra HQ