Multiskilled Sample Machinist Product - Tech · Bravissimo HQ, Warwick

Bravissimo Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25 days holiday

Optional extra holidays

Retail staff discount 50%

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employer pension contributions to 6%

Life Assurance

Training and learning resources

Free parking at Bra HQ

Job summary

Bravissimo Limited in Warwick is looking for a Multiskilled Sample Machinist to produce accurate lingerie, swimwear and support samples. You will partner with pattern techs from concept through grading and fit development to ensure samples are suitable for bulk production and meet quality standards.

You will proactively seek feedback from customer-facing areas and help keep the sample room running smoothly with the rest of the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year’s relevant experience in sewing or sample room work.
• Proficient in using a range of industrial sewing machinery (lockstitch, overlock, twin needle).
• Experience with lingerie and swimwear fabrics like stretch jersey, laces and embroidery.
• Technical knowledge of lingerie and swimwear garment construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication; good team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently use industrial sewing machinery to produce accurate finished samples.
• Cut samples by hand across fabrics like lace, embroidery and stretch jersey.
• Check patterns and paperwork, flag issues to pattern techs to ensure fit and quality.
• Collaborate with pattern techs on development and finish techniques for bulk production.
• Measure samples to match specification and report measurement issues.
• Ensure samples meet quality standards for fittings, wear trials and presentations.
• Manage fabric and trim stocks in the sample room with team.
• Support the product team with amendments and mending of stock samples.
• Collaborate to deliver departmental goals and improvements.

Skills

Sewing expertise

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Organised

Pressure handling

Tools

Lockstitch machine

Overlock machine

Twin needle

Maintenance

Job description

Job Title: Multiskilled Sample Machinist

Responsible to: Technical Manager

Contract: We can consider a contract of 30 - 37.5 hours per week

About Bravissimo

Part of Wacoal Europe Group, Bravissimo is an award-winning, multi-channel lingerie retailer on a mission to uplift women. Since 1995, our purpose has stayed the same: to inspire our customers to feel supported, celebrated, and confident every day.

We have 25 shops in the UK alongside a thriving ecommerce community, which offers a wide range of beautiful lingerie, swimwear and nightwear for women who wear a D to L cup, giving them so much choice.

We are on an exciting journey of growth and are loving every minute of it!

Bravissimo Benefits

• Up to 25 days holiday
• The opportunity to buy up to 5 additional days holiday each year
• Access to free and confidential 24/7 employee support from Retail Trust
• 50% discount on full priced items for you, your family & friends, up to a limit
• Healthcare Cash Plan for you and up to 4 children through Medicash
• Employer pension contributions up to 6%
• Life Assurance
• Great training and learning resources
• Long service awards after 5 years’ service
• Access to new and upcoming products, with the opportunity to provide feedback
• Access to discounts at many retailers, day out destinations and gyms through Retail Trust and Medicash
• Free parking at Bra HQ

Purpose of the Role:

Support the development of Bravissimo brand product by producing accurate lingerie, swimwear and integral support samples to a high technical standard in line with brand requirements. You will work in partnership with the pattern techs from initial concept stage throughout the grading and fit development process to problem solve pattern and make up challenges ensuring that all product developed is fit for bulk production and offers excellent fit and quality for our customers. You will work collaboratively with the other sample machinists and pattern techs to ensure the smooth day to day running of the sample room within the product department.

As part of our commitment to delivering the best experience for our customers you will ensure that you proactively seek feedback and insights through regular time in customer facing areas of the business

Key Responsibilities:

• Proficiently use a range of industrial sewing machinery to produce technically accurate finished sample garments in line with specification
• Accurate cutting of samples by hand in a range of fabrics including lace, embroidery, stretch jersey etc following cutting and placement instructions given
• Proactive in ensuring samples are made accurately 1st time by checking and highlighting to pattern techs any issues with patterns, technical paperwork and measurement charts
• Work in partnership with the pattern techs on product development at all stages giving feedback and making suggestions for pattern requirements, finish techniques and garment construction methods suitable for the chosen fabrics and trims in bulk production
• Accurately measuring samples that you produce to ensure they meet the required measurement spec and feeding back to tech any problems with achieving the measurements
• Checking all samples you produce to ensure that quality meets expected standards, and sample is fit for intended end purpose e.g. technical fitting, wear trials, buying presentation samples
• Ensure that all feedback and suggestions are recorded on the correct paperwork to retain a full style history
• With the other sample machinists manage the fabric and trim stocks in the sample room to ensure samples are not delayed due to shortages
• Work closely with the other sample machinists and pattern techs to manage the weekly workload in line with the agreed processes and ensuring the efficient running of the sample room
• With the other sample machinists engage with the Technical Manager and Lead Techs to ensure that sample quality standards are deliverable, giving feedback and input into the sample room working processes and machinery inventory
• Supporting the product team and the business with sample amendments and mending of stock samples as and when required
• Being proactive in collaborating and working with other members of the Product team to support the delivery of overall department goals and commitments

Person Specifications:

• Minimum 2 year’s relevant experience
• Passion for sewing and product development with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Experience of working in a commercial sewing environment is an advantage
• Proficient in using a range of industrial sewing machinery such as lockstitch, overlock, twin needle with the ability to carry out simple repair/maintenance of those machines if necessary
• Experience in working with a wide range of fabrics for lingerie and swimwear such as stretch jerseys and meshes, satin and silk, fine laces and embroideries
• Technical knowledge of lingerie and swimwear garment construction
• Team player who is confident to work collaboratively and willing to help and support others
• Organised, self-motivated and positive person who works well under pressure
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge of using Microsoft Outlook and Teams would be advantageous