Contract Apparel Prototyper / Tailor
Start: Monday, 27th October 2025
Finish: Friday, 19th December 2025 (approx. 3 months, potential to extend)
Client: Global performance apparel brand
Location: Herzogenaurach, Germany, Munich-local for ease of travel)
Work set-up: 100% Full on-site in the Innovation Atelier
Compliance: You must be legally registered as self-employed in Germany, as a Freiberufler
Days: Full-time, 5 days per week
Rate: €60 per hour
Role Brief
Support the creation of high-performance sportswear apparel through prototyping, tailoring, and advanced garment construction, combining couture-level craftsmanship with high-tech garment innovation.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Producing prototypes to the highest standard of make, ensuring precision and accuracy to tech packs
2. Using couture house techniques and atelier standards to deliver garments with a clean, professional finish
3. Applying advanced methods such as ultrasonic welding, bonding, taping, and other high-tech construction techniques
4. Operating a variety of machinery within the atelier safely and effectively
5. Providing consultancy and feedback to pattern engineers, developers, and design partners on garment construction and processing variations
6. Supporting fittings, testing, and validation to prepare garments for exhibitions, photoshoots, and high-visibility sporting events
7. Managing workflow in a fast-paced environment with clear communication across multidisciplinary teams
About the Role
We’re partnering with a global leader in performance apparel to deliver innovation prototypes and final garments that showcase performance benefits at exhibitions, creative showcases, and sporting events.
As a Contract Apparel Prototyper / Tailor, you’ll:
8. Bring a hybrid background of tailoring and design, bridging creative and technical expertise
9. Leverage couture house experience (NY, Milan, London, Paris) while adapting to high-tech garment construction at scale
10. Learn and apply new garment technologies, working across traditional tailoring and modern fabrication techniques
11. Communicate effectively in English (essential); German is a strong plus
This is a fast-moving, hands-on role for an experienced apparel specialist who thrives at the intersection of craftsmanship and innovation.
Interested? Send over your CV and let’s chat!
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements