Job description
Prestigious Ready to Wear and Bridal Designer, Monique Lhuillier, is seeking an Alterations Seamstress who will be responsible for providing exemplary sewing expertise in-house at our New York Atelier. This includes but not limited to: expectations related to fit, custom modifications, and re-sizing of garments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-5+ years of sewing experience in evening gowns or bridal alterations environment
-Experience operating an industrial sewing machine and industrial pressing iron
-Specialty in handling lace, beadwork, silks and tulle
-Advanced technical skills (SEWING, PATTERN, DRAPING, CONSTRUCTION)
-Expert knowledge of garment construction/fit
-Ability to maintain professional communication with colleagues (EXTREMELY IMPORTANT)
-Ability to multitask projects and manage time in an in a team environment
-Availability to work 8+ hour days and be available to work nights, weekends, and overtime (BASED ON BUSINESS NEEDS)
-Ability to work in a fast paced environment
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
-Sew garments fitted and assigned in a timely manner
-Handle all aspects of sewing: machine sewing, hand finishing, draping, cutting, bustling, pressing,
-Accurately measure and mark garments according to Monique Lhuillier Alterations guideline
-Responsible for starting and completing individually assigned projects
-Follow and complete alterations provided from a fitting card
-Capable to customize such as downsizing or upsizing, creating sleeves, creating coverage, etc.
-If chosen to interview, you will be required to perform and pass a sewing test.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour (+ Time and a half for Overtime)
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid Time Off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Overtime (extended evening hours + Monday’s during busy season)
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
New York, NY 10021: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Alterations: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Must be authorized to work in the United States
PLEASE REPLY WITH RESUME