Senior Pattern Maker - Parental Leave Cover

About the role

TOTEME, a fashion house founded in 2014 in Stockholm, is looking for a Senior Pattern Cutter to join its team full-time for a parental leave cover of at least 12 months. The role reports to the Pattern Cutter Manager and works closely with Product Development and Design, and directly with the Quality & Technical team. It is a 12-month fixed-term position based at the headquarters in Stockholm, starting in August 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and refine patterns across multiple product categories, ensuring precision, consistency and alignment with brand standards.
• Own and maintain measurement charts within PLM, driving accuracy throughout the product lifecycle.
• Oversee the end-to-end pattern process, from concept and prototype through fittings to final production, ensuring fit, quality and manufacturability.
• Drive and execute fittings, turning feedback into technical improvements and scalable production outcomes.
• Use 3D design tools (CLO) to create and evaluate virtual samples, reducing physical sampling and supporting sustainable product development.
• Mentor colleagues and act as an expert advisor giving technical guidance across departments.
• Contribute to the company's social and environmental sustainability strategy.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in pattern making, preferably in luxury brands, across a wide range of product groups.
• Excellent knowledge of garment construction and tailoring.
• Technical diploma or degree in related fields.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Attention to detail, understanding of the luxury business, self-motivated, organized multitasker and team player.

Required skills

• Lectra Expert
• CLO 3D
• Illustrator