Atelier Managerhaute Couture

OUTSIDE THE BOX; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Haute Couture fashion house in Greater London is seeking an experienced Atelier Manager to oversee and lead atelier operations. This senior-level role demands a minimum of 15 years in haute couture or luxury evening-wear, alongside exceptional leadership skills. The ideal candidate will manage a team while ensuring project timelines are met with precision. Strong budget and time management experience is essential. Proficiency in Excel and strong communication skills are crucial as they will liaise with various departments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in haute couture or luxury fashion.
• Extensive understanding of garment construction and hand-finishing techniques.
• Proven experience in atelier management with strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead an atelier team of various professionals.
• Oversee the entire production critical path for haute couture collections.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders and ensure project timelines.

Skills

haute couture experience

leadership

budget management

communication skills

detail-oriented

production tracking

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Atelier Manager to oversee and lead couture atelier operations, ensuring every garment is executed to the highest standard, on time and within cost efficiency and budget. This is a senior‑level role requiring deep industry experience, exceptional organisational skills, and a strong understanding of couture production.

Our client is a prestigious Haute Couture fashion house known for our dedication to craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless elegance. Their collections and bespoke creations are the result of meticulous attention to detail, artisanal techniques, and close collaboration between design and atelier teams.

The Role

The Atelier Manager plays a pivotal role in the smooth functioning of the couture atelier. Responsible for managing the critical path of both seasonal couture collections and bespoke client commissions, the Atelier Manager ensures timely delivery, efficient workflow, and clear communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Reports to Founder & CEO & Creative Director; manage and lead an atelier team of Senior / Pattern Cutters, Senior / Seamstresses, Assistant & Embroidery Designers, Assistants, Interns, growing to 15+
• Oversee the entire critical path of atelier operations for all collection pieces and client bespoke projects, ensuring timelines, quality, and budgets are strictly adhered to
• Serve as the key point of coordination between the Collections Director, Lead Pattern Cutter, Client Relations Manager, and atelier team to ensure alignment across all stages of ...
• Allocate work to the appropriate tailors, seamstresses, and finishers based on skill set, workload, and garment ...
• Hold weekly workflow meetings with the atelier team to review project status, resolve bottlenecks, and plan upcoming work
• Conduct monthly meetings with the Founder to present:
  • Budget updates and cost tracking per project
  • Time management and team efficiency
  • Operational challenges and proposed solutions
• Oversee atelier organisation, including tidiness, equipment maintenance, stock levels for trims, fabrics, ...
• Track attendance and time allocation for each project to monitor productivity and control ...
• Maintain production logs and ensure meticulous records for all couture and client ...
• Manage, mentor, and oversee atelier interns, ensuring meaningful contribution and learning
• Monitor workflow and production challenges; reassign or elevate when needed to maintain delivery timelines
• Ensure the atelier operates with the highest standards of efficiency, discretion, and craftsmanship

Ideal Candidate

• 15+ years of experience in haute couture, luxury evening‑wear, or similar high‑end fashion atelier
• Extensive understanding of couture garment construction, fittings, hand‑finishing techniques, and production ...
• Proven experience in atelier or production management, with strong leadership and planning ...
• Excellent communication skills; able to liaise confidently with creative leadership, pattern cutters, and clients
• Strong budget management, cost tracking, and time management ...
• Highly organised and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects ...
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a ...
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, production tracking systems, and workflow management ...
• Discreet, professional, and capable of operating in a confidential and high‑pressure couture ...

Key Traits

• A natural leader with a calm, authoritative presence in the ...
• Passionate about precision, heritage craftsmanship, and design ...
• Resilient and proactive, with a solution‑oriented mindset and commitment to ...
• Highly adaptable and able to work across creative and operational priorities

To Apply

Please submit your CV to [e-mail]. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please only apply if you have 'The Right to Work' in the UK (there is no sponsorship).