Sample / Couture & Bespoke Bridal Machinist
Emilia Wickstead is looking for senior sample machinist, who has strong bridal & couture bespoke skills to support our growing team within our Atelier on a full-time basis.
You will work across multiple product categories & seasons throughout the calendar year, creating sample garments, bridal gowns, RTW and special occasion outfits etc.
You will work closely with garment technologists, our inhouse machinists & store fitter, communicating clearly and efficiently, ensuring all garments have the desired finishing & are to the specifications requested.
Ability to work individually & within a team environment is essential.
You will need experience of working within a fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met to deliver high quality garments.
Key areas of responsibility:
* Produce first samples with high finishing techniques and skills.
* Work closely with the pattern cutters and workroom manager to maintain sampling standards.
* Advise the product developer, pattern cutters of potential construction problems.
* Ensure all products are always made to the highest quality.
* Alter all types of women’s clothing including Bridal Dresses
* Following quality control guidelines and inspect all garments to verify pristine condition before final delivery to client.
* Press, steam, and spot clean garments where necessary
* Quality control & inspect all garments to verify pristine condition before final handover to Developer
* Perform other duties as assigned
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
* Experienced sample machinist with excellent sewing skills, who can work a garment from start to finish.
* You will have extensive garment construction knowledge.
* Knowledge of how to handle luxury fabrics, specifically Silk Twill, Double Satin, Silk Satin, Chiffon, Crepe and Lace
* Knowledge of lace applique to delegate veiling
* Have a great handle for fabrics when sewing and achieve the utmost highest quality possible
* Excellent understanding of fit and garment construction
* Accustomed to working to tight deadlines and being able to multitask across changing priorities.
* Flexibility required at peak times to manage workload. (During Fashion Weeks, Rush Bridal orders, Oscars, summer circuit events)
* A team player with great interpersonal skills
* Clear and concise communicator with product developers, pattern makers & Head of Atelier
* Keep a calm and positive attitude and work hard to fulfil the company’s needs.
* That person should also have extensive experience working in a Luxury Womenswear company that does RTW, Bridal, Made to Order/to Measure and Bespoke.
* Minimum 7-10years experience working with bridal wear or couture & high-end luxury womenswear product.
Please apply with a covering letter stating your salary expectations, confirm that you have the right to work in the UK without restriction.
Please note, if you don't hear back from us within 2 weeks, unfortunately you have not been successful this time round.