Digital Pattern Production Assistant (Freelance / Part-Time)

NH Patterns is looking for a freelance Digital Pattern Production Assistant to support the development and release of our sewing patterns.

This is a flexible freelance position and is ideal for someone with strong Adobe Illustrator skills and an interest in sewing, garment construction, fashion design or pattern cutting.

The role is primarily digital/CAD based and can be carried out remotely, although Manchester-based applicants are also welcome.

Role Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Creating sewing illustrations for instruction booklets
• Pattern formatting and export setup (A4, A0, projector files, layers etc.)
• Creating cutting layouts and fabric requirement guides
• Preparing customer-facing digital pattern files
• Tech drawings and garment flats
• Supporting the production and release process for sewing patterns and educational resources

The exact responsibilities may vary depending on experience and skillset.

Ideal Skills & Experience

You do not need to meet every requirement perfectly, but ideal applicants may have:

• Good working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
• An interest in sewing, garment construction or fashion design
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisation and file management skills
• Ability to work independently and follow technical instructions
• Understanding of sewing patterns or pattern cutting (preferred but not essential)

This role may suit:

• Fashion or textiles graduates/students
• Freelance sewing pattern designers
• Fashion CAD assistants
• Technical fashion designers
• Graphic designers with sewing knowledge
• Students looking for industry experience

Role Details

• Freelance / self-employed basis
• Flexible, ad hoc workload depending on current projects and release schedules
• Workload may vary week to week, with quieter periods and busier launch periods
• Estimated workload averages approximately 1 day per week across the year, although this is not guaranteed or fixed
• Remote working possible
• Opportunity for the role to grow longer-term as the business expands

Pay

• Starting rate from approximately £15 per hour depending on experience
• Open to discussing project-based pricing for freelancers where appropriate

To Apply

Please send:

• A short introduction about yourself
• Relevant experience or portfolio examples
• Examples of Illustrator/CAD work if available
• Your location and availability

Applications close on June 30th 2026.

Applications can be sent to: tash@nhpatterns.com

Equally if you have any question, please email above and i'll get back to you as soon as possible.