Denim Sample Sewist & Cutter Assistant

UNIQLO; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeans Innovation Center, part of the Fast Retailing family, is seeking a Sample Sewer and Cutter Assistant in Gardena, CA. This temporary role involves sewing garment samples, fabric preparation, and assisting with cutting, alterations, and finishing under guidance from experienced cutters.

You will work from patterns and specifications to produce accurate samples for fittings, wash development, and production evaluation while developing skills in sample-cutting and quality control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of sample-sewing experience in industrial garment sewing.
• Experience with denim and stretch fabrics; familiarity with coverstitch, overlock, and flatlock equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret patterns, specifications, and work instructions.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English; Spanish helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review cut tickets, garment patterns, pattern cards, specifications, and sewing instructions.
• Sew complete garment samples using industrial equipment and techniques.
• Alter and refine samples to meet fit, construction, and production requirements.
• Assist sample cutters with fabric preparation and moving fabric rolls.
• Learn and apply sample-cutting techniques under supervision.
• Cut, mark, and measure fabric blankets for shrinkage testing and attach documentation.
• Inspect completed work for accuracy and quality.
• Prioritize assignments and complete samples on schedule.
• Communicate with designers and technicians to clarify requirements and reduce waste.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

English communication

Hand-eye coordination

Independent work

Safety-conscious

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Coverstitch machine

Overlock machine

Flatlock machine

Job description

Jeans Innovation Center, part of the Fast Retailing family, is seeking a Sample Sewer and Cutter Assistant in Gardena, CA. This temporary role involves sewing garment samples, fabric preparation, and assisting with cutting, alterations, and finishing under guidance from experienced cutters.

You will work from patterns and specifications to produce accurate samples for fittings, wash development, and production evaluation while developing skills in sample-cutting and quality control.