Location: London

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGS1359

The Company:

An experienced Sample Machinist is needed to join a successful supplier of ladieswear to the high street retailers.  You will work from sketches and patterns and be a key part of the team. 

The Role:

• Working as a key part of the team to achieve the desired end product.
• Making samples.
• Create the first sample of a new design and ensuring seal samples are ready on time.
• Press the finished garment.
• Make quality control checks during production and help the other Machinists during busy periods.
• Alter machinery to different fabrics.
• Producing high quality samples.
• Advising team with regards to the best way to construct garments.
• Discussing any alterations to design instructions before items go into production.
• Reading drawings and specs and communicating feedback.
• Returning samples for final approval before manufacturing begins.

Skills Required:

• Ladieswear background is needed with experience of working for a busy Ladieswear supplier/manufacturer.
• MUST be able to work from sketches and patterns.
• Excellent commercial awareness.
• Competent following instructions according to the brief.
• Proven ability to work accurately under pressure within a fast paced high pressured environment.
• Excellent quality of work along with speed and efficiency.
• Strong sewing skills (hand and machine).
• Knowledge of production methods.