Sample / Couture & Bespoke Bridal Machinist
4 days ago
London
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.