Sample / Couture & Bespoke Bridal Machinist

Emilia Wickstead is looking for a Sample / Couture & Bespoke Bridal Machinist with strong bridal and couture bespoke skills to support our growing team within our Atelier on a full-time basis.

The successful applicant will work across multiple product categories & seasons throughout the calendar year, creating sample garments, bridal gowns, RTW, special occasion outfits, etc. This will involve working closely with garment technologists, in-house machinists & store fitters, communicating clearly and efficiently, and ensuring all garments have the desired finishes and meet the requested specifications.
Ability to work individually & within a team environment is essential.

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 and 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 the 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

What Emilia Wickstead is looking for:

• A minimum of 7 years' experience working with bridal wear or couture and high-end luxury womenswear products.
• Extensive experience working in a Luxury Women's Wear company that does RTW, Bridal, Made to Order/to Measure and Bespoke.
• Experienced sample machinist with excellent sewing skills, who can work a garment from start to finish.
• 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
• 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.
• Experience of working within a fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met to deliver high-quality garments

Application

Apply with a CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience.

If you do not hear back from us within two weeks, this means that you have been unsuccessful in your application.

Thank you for your interest in Emilia Wickstead.