Freelancer - 3D Digital Pattern Cutter - Womenswear
- Job ID
- Job ID 74296
- Team
- Team Product
- Location
- Location Leicester
- Contract Type
- Contract Type Temp
- Job Schedule
- Job Schedule Part time
- Salary
- Salary competitive
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 28/01/2026
- Apply Before
- Apply Before 11/02/2026
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Summary
About the Role:
We are looking to recruit a 3D Digital Pattern Cutter to support our Pattern Cutting and Digital Creation Team within the Head Office Pattern Room.
-Assist the Pattern Cutting and Digital Creation Team with all aspects of 3D digital pattern cutting.
-Utilise 3D software to create, adapt and manipulate digital patterns.
-Create high-quality 3D products across Womenswear categories.
-Support the team with the adoption and integration of new fashion technologies.
-Demonstrate enthusiasm and proactivity in working with emerging technologies, particularly within 3D creation and AI.
-Work collaboratively within the Pattern Design and 3D Creation team to support business needs.
About You:
-Must have proven experience using 3D software.
-Ideally experienced in Optitex, Style 3D or CLO 3D, although experience with other relevant 3D software will be considered.
-Must have strong pattern cutting skills.
-Should have a genuine interest in the future of fashion technologies, particularly 3D and AI.
-Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to develop within digital fashion innovation.
Please note, as this is a freelancer role, the standard Next benefits do not apply
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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Benefits
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Team Overview
This is where ideas become incredible collections. Designers, Buyers, Merchandisers, and Technologists collaborate to create products our customers love. You'll spot global trends, strategically balance our range plans and meticulously test quality so every season feels fresh, inspiring and exceptional.
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Our brands
You’ve probably heard of NEXT, but did you know about our portfolio? Every brand in our offering brings a distinct story, attitude and community. Spanning contemporary lifestyle brands, established high street names and timeless collections, together they showcase the vibrancy of today’s retail world.
About NEXT
| You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! |
