FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established luxury fashion and couture business with the recruitment of an experienced Dress Machinist / Seamstress.
Full-time, permanent position. This role will be based in the company’s Manchester studio and is fully on-site.
Pay
Fully negotiable, depending on experience
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, typically 10:00am–6:00pm
Key Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality made-to-measure and special occasion garments.
- Sew and assemble garments accurately to customer specifications.
- Operate industrial sewing machines, overlockers and other specialist equipment.
- Complete alterations and adjustments to garments where required.
- Follow patterns, pinning instructions and written sewing specifications.
- Work confidently with a variety of fabrics and garment constructions.
- Inspect finished work for quality, accuracy and defects.
- Maintain consistently high standards of stitching and finishing.
- Manage workloads effectively to meet production deadlines.
Skills & Experience
- Experience as a Dress Machinist, Seamstress or in a similar specialist dressmaking role.
- Strong experience within dressmaking and garment alterations.
- Previous experience producing special occasion or made-to-measure garments.
- Excellent machine sewing and overlocking skills.
- Strong understanding of different fabrics and appropriate handling techniques.
- Excellent attention to detail and precision.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
What’s on Offer
- Fully negotiable rate of pay based on experience.
- Monday-to-Friday working.
- Full-time freelance/self-employed opportunity.
- Opportunity to work within a specialist Manchester fashion studio.
- Varied work producing high-quality made-to-measure garments.
- Creative and professional working environment.
For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs, please apply via the link below or contact FindCore in the strictest confidence.
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