I am Tamara Cojuhari—a highly innovative and adaptive designer and product developer with expert pattern-cutting skills. I’m looking for new opportunities to grow within this ever-changing industry. My core strengths span developing emerging womenswear and menswear brands from concept to production, supported by a decade in luxury retail. I excel at pattern development (2D and 3D), fittings, and production oversight, bringing professionalism, humility, and a collaborative spirit to every challenge.

Tamara Cojuhari

I am Tamara Cojuhari—a highly innovative and adaptive designer and product developer with expert pattern-cutting skills. I’m looking for new opportunities to grow within this ever-changing industry. My core strengths span developing emerging womenswear and menswear brands from concept to production, supported by a decade in luxury retail. I excel at pattern development (2D and 3D), fittings, and production oversight, bringing professionalism, humility, and a collaborative spirit to every challenge.

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I am Tamara Cojuhari—a highly innovative and adaptive designer and product developer with expert pattern-cutting skills. I’m looking for new opportunities to grow within this ever-changing industry.

My core strengths span developing emerging womenswear and menswear brands from concept to production, supported by a decade in luxury retail. I excel at pattern development (2D and 3D), fittings, and production oversight, bringing professionalism, humility, and a collaborative spirit to every challenge.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Couture Pattern Cutter at JANTAMINIAU
January 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025
Pattern development in 2D and 3D, manual and digital using Clo3D; Made to measure pattern development for customers; Toiling, fitting and follow up with adjustments; Sign off to production and follow up.
Pattern Cutter - Product Developer at OTRURA
January 1, 2025 - Present
Design development; expert knowledge of construction; application of fabrics, trimmings and finishings; Pattern Development from 2D to 3D, manual and digital; Toiling, fittings and follow up adjustments; Print development; Tech Pack preparation; Sampling and production coordination with factories and suppliers.
Designer and Product Developer - Wovens at CHET LO
July 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025
Design and development of woven garments, from concept through to production; sampling, fittings and production readiness; toiling and adjustments.
Pattern Cutter and Garment Maker at Oli.
December 31, 2022 - October 16, 2025
Pattern development in 2D and 3D; developing toiles; fittings and follow-up with adjustments; final garment construction; made-to-measure pattern development for custom orders.
Head Pattern Cutter at MAXIMILIAN
March 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025
Pattern development in 2D and 3D, manual and digital using Clo3D; made-to-measure pattern development for custom orders; toiling, fitting and follow up with adjustments; strong understanding of construction and finishings; fittings and alterations pre-show; final garment construction for custom orders.
Freelance Pattern Cutter at AHLUWALIA
June 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025
Assisting clients during fittings; executing garment alterations to a high standard, from simple adjustments to more elaborate jobs; in-store fitting discussions and suggestions.
Alterations, Fittings and Tailoring Services at DOVER STREET MARKET LONDON
December 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025
Retail experience across luxury brands; alterations and fittings; supporting the crowd costume team with daily alterations and the making of additional pieces to complete looks; period garment alterations; hand and machine sewing; repairs.
Daily Crowd Assistant at Castle Productions Films Ltd. (Downton Abbey ‘A New Era’)
June 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025
Crowd department support during filming; attention to costume continuity and on-set requirements.
Sales Associate and VM Ambassador at CELINE
October 31, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Customer service and visual merchandising responsibilities in a luxury retail environment; product presentation and client engagement.
Sales Associate at THE ROW
December 31, 2021 - October 16, 2025
Retail sales and client service in a premium fashion setting; collaboration on store styling and displays.
Sales Associate at GUCCI
July 31, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Retail sales and customer service; product knowledge and client relations.
Visual Merchandiser at BRUNELLO CUCINELLI
October 31, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Movement between pattern development, toiling and fittings; ensuring high-end construct and finish; handling delicate fabrics.
Freelance Couture Pattern Cutter at HARRIS REED
February 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Patterns and toiles; finishing and construction discussions; adjustments post fitting.
Freelance Pattern Cutter at MAINS
September 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Freelance pattern cutting assignments.
Pattern Cutter - Product Developer at OTRURA
January 1, 2025 - Present
Pattern development in 2D and 3D, manual and digital; toiling, fittings and follow-up adjustments; print development; fabrics, trimmings and finishings application; production sign-off and ongoing collaboration with suppliers.
Couture Pattern Cutter at JANTAMINIAU
January 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025
2D/3D pattern development for couture; made-to-measure pattern development for clients; toiling and fittings with adjustments; sign-off to production and follow-up.
Designer and Product Developer - Wovens at CHET LO
July 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025
Design development with a strong focus on woven fabrics; application of fabrics, trimmings and finishings; 2D to 3D pattern development; toiling, fittings and post-fit adjustments; print development; tech pack preparation.
Pattern Cutter and Garment Maker at Oli.
December 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025
Pattern development in 2D and 3D; developing toiles; fittings and adjustments; strong understanding of construction and finishings; made-to-measure pattern development for custom orders; final garment construction for custom orders.
Head Pattern Cutter at MAXIMILIAN
March 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025
Pattern development in 2D and 3D (manual and digital using Clo3D); toiling, fittings and follow-up adjustments; made-to-measure pattern development for custom orders; final garment construction.
Freelance Pattern Cutter at AHLUWALIA
December 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025
Assisting clients during fittings; executing garment alterations to high standards; in-store fittings and discussion of fit and design improvements.
Alterations, Fittings and Tailoring Services at DOVER STREET MARKET LONDON
June 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025
Extensive retail alterations across luxury brands; crowd costume team support with daily alterations and making additional pieces; period and original 1920s garment alterations; hand and machine sewing.
Daily Crowd Assistant at Castle Productions Films Ltd. (Downton Abbey) – A New Era
June 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025
Crowd management support for production; coordination and logistics for daily shoot requirements.
Sales Associate and VM Ambassador at CELINE
July 1, 2018 - Present
Premium client service, store visuals and merchandising support, stock management and brand presentation.
Sales Associate at THE ROW
December 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025
Customer service, styling support and boutique operations for a luxury brand.
Sales Associate at GUCCI
July 1, 2018 - October 16, 2025
High-end client service, product knowledge and in-store operations.
Visual Merchandiser at BRUNELLO CUCINELLI
October 1, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Store visual merchandising, in-store presentation and seasonal displays supporting brand aesthetics.
Freelance Couture Pattern Cutter at HARRIS REED
February 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Patterns and toiles development for couture; finishing and construction discussions; adjustments post-fitting.
Freelance Pattern Cutter at MAINS
September 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Pattern cutting freelance projects with focus on couture-level construction and finishings.

Education

BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Development at London College of Fashion
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Arts, Architecture and Design at School of Arts of Venice
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Development at London College of Fashion
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Arts, Architecture and Design at School of Arts of Venice
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Development
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Arts, Architecture and Design
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Development - First Class Honours
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Arts, Architecture and Design
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services