Sample / Couture & Bespoke Bridal Machinist & Fitter
Create are looking for a Senior sample machinist & strong fitter, who has strong bridal & couture bespoke skills to support there clients growing team within there 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 consultants, 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.
Store Fittings:
* Weekly instore fittings with RTW, VIC, VIP clients
* Be highly presentable in store on fitting days.
* When fitting, take notes and photos of client alterations required. Be clear & previse in your communicating.
* Liaison with the Head of MTO, MTMB for fitting days, being prepared prior to each fitting.
* Ensure the alterations room is consistently maintained in a clean, well-organised manner.
* Press, steam, and spot clean garments/merchandise where necessary
* Quality control & inspect all garments to verify pristine condition on shop floor & before final delivery to client.
* Perform other duties as assigned by Store Management on the days you are in the store.
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.