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Are you passionate about precision, craftsmanship and the art of bridal design? Justin Alexander is seeking a skilled and detail-driven Technical Designer to join our Product Department! In this role, you’ll transform creative vision into reality, translating design concepts into impeccably constructed gowns that reflect our commitment to quality, fit and innovation. Working closely with our Design, Merchandising, and Production teams, you’ll play an essential part in ensuring every piece meets the highest standards of technical excellence and bridal elegance. This position is responsible for managing samples, leading fittings, developing tech packages, and maintaining consistent communication with cross-functional teams and vendors throughout the product lifecycle. If you’re inspired by luxury fashion and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to have you on the Justin Alexander team! Responsibilities: • Organize and manage tracking of all samples, • Accurately spec garments and prepare all samples for fittings, • Lead first-fit sample fittings, taking clear and concise notes for vendor comments ensuring all corrections were made, • Input images into Technical Packages after each fitting and share with all necessary parties, • Manage all sample/first fit comments/approvals and communicate to vendors/production team, • Create development Tech Packs twice a year for new season sketches, • Responsible for fittings during our bi-annual Line Review to write fit comments and clearly communicate to vendors, • Assisting to standardize color and fabric standards across all vendors, • Collaborate on new collection creation, enter fabric codes and BOM and maintenance in the PLM system Qualifications: • 3-5 years of experience in a fashion-related role, • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design or a related field, • Background in garment construction, patternmaking and fit analysis, with hands-on experience in fittings for structured or complex garments, • Working knowledge of sewing techniques, grading, draping & fabric behavior is a plus!, • Proficiency with design software (ie: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop), • Experience with PLM systems and familiarity with BOM creation and maintenance, • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple samples and track product information, • Detail-oriented with the ability to measure and document technical specifications accurately, • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product development and vendors, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear, concise vendor communications, • Adaptable to a fast-paced, seasonal calendar with strong ownership over deliverables, • A proactive, problem-solving attitude with a willingness to take initiative and adapt to new challenges, • Passionate about bridal fashion, craftsmanship and maintaining the design integrity of our brands Compensation & Benefits: This role has an anticipated base salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 annually. The final offer will be determined based on experience, skills and internal equity. Justin Alexander offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: • Health, dental, and vision insurance with ancillary options, • 401(k) with company match, • Paid time off (vacation, sick days, holidays), • Family Building Benefits, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Employee discounts and more

Job Description Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Seamstress with formal wear experience to join our team. As a Thimble Seamstress, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and performing alterations and repairs on garments at your home workspace. Requirements: * You must own a sewing machine at home, as this is a work from home position. * At least 3 Years experience as a seamstress/performing formal dress alterations. * Proven experience working with Bridal, Prom or Evening Dresses is preferred. * Proficiency in using sewing machines and other alteration tools. * Strong knowledge of garment construction techniques. * Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform precise measurements. * Basic math skills for measuring and calculating fabric requirements. * Ability to maintain high-quality standards. * Strong communication and customer service skills. Responsibilities: * Perform alterations and repairs on garments, including hemming, taking in or letting out seams, working with multiple laters and replacing buttons or zippers. * Use sewing machines, hand tools, and other equipment to complete tailoring tasks. * Provide exceptional customer service by assisting our customers with fitting and ensuring their satisfaction with the finished product. * Take accurate measurements from customers during fittings. * Maintain a clean and organized work area at home where the work is done. If you have a passion for fashion, excellent sewing skills, and enjoy working with customers, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a work from home Seamstress and contribute to improving garments for our valued customers.

Job DescriptionJoin our network of independent alteration professionals. What You'll Do • Alter bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, prom & evening wear (hemming, bustle, bodice/waist, straps, cups, zippers) • Work with structured gowns (multiple layers, lace, beading, linings, boning/tulle) • Conduct fittings, take precise measurements, and communicate timelines clearly • Deliver high-quality finishing and maintain an organized workspace suitable for fittings Requirements • Proven experience with bridal and/or women's formalwear alterations • Strong garment construction knowledge + precision measuring • Machine + hand sewing proficiency • Professional communication and customer service Benefits / Highlights • Work from home (independent contractor role) • Bridal + women's formalwear focused request types • Local client requests provided through the platform • Flexibility to accept the jobs that fit your schedule • Opportunity to grow repeat clients and reviews through your profile

Job Description Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Seamstress with formal wear experience to join our team. As a Thimble Seamstress, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and performing alterations and repairs on garments at your home workspace. Requirements: * You must own a sewing machine at home, as this is a work from home position. * At least 3 Years experience as a seamstress/performing formal dress alterations. * Proven experience working with Bridal, Prom or Evening Dresses is preferred. * Proficiency in using sewing machines and other alteration tools. * Strong knowledge of garment construction techniques. * Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform precise measurements. * Basic math skills for measuring and calculating fabric requirements. * Ability to maintain high-quality standards. * Strong communication and customer service skills. Responsibilities: * Perform alterations and repairs on garments, including hemming, taking in or letting out seams, working with multiple laters and replacing buttons or zippers. * Use sewing machines, hand tools, and other equipment to complete tailoring tasks. * Provide exceptional customer service by assisting our customers with fitting and ensuring their satisfaction with the finished product. * Take accurate measurements from customers during fittings. * Maintain a clean and organized work area at home where the work is done. If you have a passion for fashion, excellent sewing skills, and enjoy working with customers, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a work from home Seamstress and contribute to improving garments for our valued customers.

Job DescriptionSalary: Per Diem | $17/hour Join the Team Behind the Leotard Gymnasts Love Now Hiring: Per Diem | Seamstress/Sewer Plum is a New Jersey-based innovator in gymnastics apparel, proudly designing and producing colorful, comfortable, and affordable leotards that deliver confidence, durability, and style to athletes at every level. Founded in 2011, we believe every gymnast is a champion from day oneand we design our collections to celebrate that journey. Our in-house Product Design and Production team is based in our New Jersey office, and much of our production takes place right here on the East Coast. Were known for our limited-edition runs and quarterly product drops that keep gymnasts and pro shops stocked with trendy, ready-to-ship gear. Were currently seeking a Seamstress/Sewer to join our team. This role is responsible for sewing product samples and small production runs from provided patterns. Working closely with our design team, youll help refine patterns and ensure each garment is made with care, precision, and manufacturability in mind. This position requires: • Strong sewing and garment construction skills, • Attention to detail and craftsmanship, • Clear communication and a collaborative mindset Essential Job Functions Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Construct top-quality sample garments of new and current design samples., • Construct top-quality small production runs., • Sew using industrial sewing machines: straight-needle, serger, double-needle, and cover-stitch machines., • Sew different hems, pockets, shirring, and setting binding with rubber or elastics., • Understand design specifications and the ability to read tech packs to determine the step-by-step order of operations needed to execute., • Work closely with the design development team to provide input and suggestions to improve productivity and product quality., • Measuring garment specifications, • Support the team as needed with areas such as fit, measurements, specs, construction, and other related tasks. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Job Qualifications • Experience working in the apparel manufacturing industry, specifically with swimwear, intimates, and activewear., • Ability to receive projects and process promptly while understanding priority needs and meeting deadlines., • High level of attention to detail in sewing, finishing, and completing samples., • Must be at least 18 years of age., • Must be able to work independently with minimal guidance., • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively., • Must have reliable transportation., • Ability to speak, read, and write English., • Proficiency with basic computer functions (email, time tracking, document retrieval, etc.), • Ability to remain at the workstation for extended periods., • Ability to move equipment and inventory weighing up to 20 pounds., • Ability to maintain a composed and professional demeanorwithin a flexible and (at times noisy) work environment., • Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including but not limited to distribution, office areas, and manufacturing environments, including the outside perimeter of the building., • Ability to move throughout gymnasiums and event floors., • Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.