Master Cutter at Luxury Abaya Brand

Location: Dubai, UAE
Company: CHI-KA
Employment Type: Full-time

About CHI-KA:
CHI-KA is a Dubai-based luxury modest fashion brand celebrated for its elegant abayas, kimonos, kaftans, and contemporary tailoring. Each piece reflects Japanese-inspired design, meticulous craftsmanship, and refined fabric selection.

Role Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Master Cutter to lead our atelier team. This role combines manual precision cutting, pattern making with hands-on team supervision — ensuring that all garments meet CHI-KA’s high luxury standards in quality, fit, and finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop accurate cutting templates and interpret design sketches into production-ready patterns.
• Supervise, train, and guide both cutters and tailors to maintain consistency and efficiency.
• Conduct daily quality checks on both cut pieces and finished garments.
• Coordinate with design team on fittings, adjustments, and style refinements.
• Plan workflow and allocate tasks to ensure smooth production and on-time delivery.
• Optimize fabric layout and monitor fabric usage to reduce waste.
• Ensure all workstations maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.
• Support HR/Production in assessing new tailors’ skills during trials or onboarding.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Master Cutter in luxury abaya couture, or high-end fashion production.
• Excellent knowledge of pattern making, garment construction, and fabric behavior.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage a multicultural team.
• Skilled in handling delicate and premium fabrics (silk, chiffon, velvet, linen).
• Keen eye for detail, precision, and quality control.
• Ability to meet production deadlines while maintaining luxury standards.
• Proficient in English & Hindi.

Benefits (as per UAE Labour Law):

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Employment visa and medical insurance
• Paid annual leave and public holidays
• End-of-service benefits as per UAE Labour Law
• Standard working hours: 8 hours/day, 6 days/week

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked for an Abaya brand before?
• Do you have experience cutting abayas

Experience:

• Master Cutter: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Hindi (Required)
• English (Preferred)