Sample / Couture & Bespoke Bridal Machinist in Slough

Emilia Wickstead is looking for a 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.

• 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.
• Follow 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.

• 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.
• 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.

Please apply with a covering letter stating your salary expectations, confirm that you have the right to work in the UK without restriction. Please note, if you don't hear back from us within 2 weeks, unfortunately you have not been successful this time round.