Cutter

About us

Naseem AlAndalos is a Bahraini fashion house creating luxury kaftans prêt-à-couture and couture. Every piece is made in our atelier in Bahrain from the first hand-drawn sketch and hand-cut pattern to the final fitting.

The role

We are looking for an experienced cutter to cut fabric by hand for our luxury kaftans and couture pieces.

What youll do

• Lay out and cut fabric by hand from paper patterns
• Cut delicate and expensive fabrics such as silk chiffon satin and lace accurately with minimal waste
• Follow grain lines and match prints and pattern repeats
• Mark notches darts and placement points for the tailors
• Keep cut pieces organised and labelled for production

What were looking for

• At least 3 years experience as a cutter in an atelier couture house or high-end workshop
• Confident cutting by hand with shears including slippery and delicate fabrics
• A good understanding of patterns grain and how fabrics behave

Please note

This is a hand-cutting role. We do not use automated or computerised cutting.

What we offer

• Flight ticket every 2 years
• Accommodation provided
• 30 days paid time off per year
• Work visa sponsorship for international hires
• Working hours: Saturday to Thursday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM with a lunch break from 12:50 PM to 2:00 PM

How to apply

Send your CV with a short description of the fabrics and garments you have cut. Photos of your work are a plus.