Experienced Bridal Alterations Seamstress

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

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