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 in‑house 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 7-10 years experience working with bridal wear or couture & high‑end luxury womenswear product.
