Khyeli is a growing couture fashion brand with a well established international clientele. We are seeking a couture dressmaker to join our small team in West London on a full-time permanent basis.
Experience creating luxury evening wear and bridal gowns from start to finish is essential.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with delicate silks, beading, embroidery and corsetry.
Key Responsibilities:
* Sewing bridal and evening wear gowns independently from start to finish using industrial machines and couture hand finishing techniques.
* Preparing and cutting delicate, embroidered fabrics and silks including satins, moracain, tulle and lace.
* Working closely with the designer and pattern cutter.
* Sewing toiles.
* Attending fittings at the Mayfair showroom and amending gowns when required.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 8 years experience in luxury bridal and evening wear is essential.
* Must be able to work as a team and independently.
* Experience making corsetry is crucial.
* Draping and moulding cloth on a mannequin is necessary.
* Being able to work accurately with measurements is vital.
* Embroidery and beading experience is beneficial.
You will have the pleasure of working closely with the designer using the finest materials in a small and friendly creative team in a lovely spacious atelier.
Private Health Care Insurance.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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