George Ormerod

Head of Pattern @COS

London, GB

Leading a team of skilled pattern cutters, knit technologists and an in-house atelier (26 reports) across all men’s and women’s collections.• Managing the in-house pattern development of all products from first toile though to production sign off.• Overseeing global size and fit strategy, ensuring consistency across all markets and platforms.• Implemented new ways of working to ensure drape, silhouette and cut are an integral part of the design process.• Project-managed the creation of a new pattern department, including recruitment and onboarding.

Peter Symonds College

A levels

Kings' School, Winchester

GCSEs

Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London

Art & Design Foundation Diploma

Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London

BA (Hons), Fashion Design

Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London

MA, Fashion Design