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