Luxury Bridal Designer Is Hiring A Studio Assistant And Sample Maker To Start Immediately (Brooklyn, NY)
Brooklyn-based luxury bridal designer, Samuelle Couture, seeking a skilled Studio Assistant and Sample Maker for immediate start. Part- time/ 2-3 days a week.
Studio Assistant:
•Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience
•Attention to detail and quality
•Interest in couture fashion- techniques and design
•Self motivated, resourceful, reliable, flexible,
•High level of skills in sewing/ hand detailing
•Pattern-making
•Knowledge of quality fabrics and working with them
•Experience in the fashion industry
Role would include:
•Being the general assistant to the designer/ head of the company
•Must be able to commit to long-term position
•Assisting in creating custom gowns for brides
•Assisting in making a new collection every year
•Sourcing fabrics/ trimmings/
•Over-seeing production and liaising with specialist sample houses in Manhattan,
•Some administrative duties
•Fittings and meetings with clients
•Overseeing interns/ freelance contractors.
Sample Maker Skills:
Must have minimum of 10 years experience in designer couture. Have a high level of skill with fine beautiful fabrics (predominantly silks) and display attention to fine detail in machine and hand sewing/ draping techniques. Must be able to work alongside the design team, with a high knowledge of garment construction. Must know how to drape, hand finish, press and machine sew, along with having good communication skills.
Role would include:
•Complete bridal gown in high quality using machine and hand sewing
•Work alongside the designer and patternmaker in design room
•Must be able to commit to long-term position
•Assisting in making new collection every year
•Bring knowledge and experience to assist the head designer
Please email resume and covering letter to sam@samuellecouture.com
