Cutting Master

Job Profile – Pattern cum Cutting Master Department: Production / Sampling / Cutting Job Purpose: To create accurate garment patterns and manage the cutting process as per design requirements, ensuring quality, fit, and timely delivery for bulk and sample production. Key Responsibilities: Pattern Making: Develop garment patterns manually or digitally as per design sketches/tech packs. Ensure correct measurements, size grading, and fitting. Make adjustments and modifications based on fit trials and buyer comments. Fabric & Marker Planning: Analyze fabric consumption and prepare markers to minimize wastage. Ensure maximum fabric utilization during cutting. Cutting Supervision: Supervise fabric spreading and cutting process. Guide cutting staff to maintain accuracy and avoid fabric damage. Ensure proper bundling and numbering of cut panels for production. Quality Control: Check accuracy of patterns and cuts before handing over to stitching. Identify and resolve technical issues related to pattern, fit, or cutting. Coordination: Work closely with the Sampling, Merchandising, and Production teams. Provide technical inputs during product development. Maintain proper record of patterns and cutting files. Key Skills & Competencies: Strong knowledge of pattern making, grading, and garment construction. Expertise in manual and/or CAD pattern making. Good understanding of different fabrics and their behavior. Precision in cutting and attention to detail. Team handling and supervision skills. Problem-solving approach in technical issues. Qualification & Experience: Diploma/Certificate in Pattern Making, Garment Technology, or relevant field. Minimum 5–8 years of experience as Pattern Master / Cutting Master in garment industry. Performance Indicators (KPIs): Accuracy of patterns and fits. Fabric utilization & wastage control. Timely delivery of patterns and cuttings. Quality of cut panels and production readiness.