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
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

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Overtime
Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

New York, NY 10065: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

Are you able and willing to work Overtime if needed?

Experience:

Alterations: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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