Luxury Apparel Sample Maker — Prototyping & Precision

Naked Wardrobe

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Naked Wardrobe, a global luxury womenswear and streetwear brand, is seeking an Apparel Sample Maker to translate design concepts into high-quality prototypes. You will sew initial prototypes, collaborate with patternmakers, designers, and production to refine fit and construction, and maintain a well-organized sample room in a fast-paced studio.

You will be hands-on with delicate fabrics, iterate based on real-time feedback, and work closely with a small team to bring forthcoming styles from

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of garment sewing and sample-making experience in womenswear.
  • Exceptional sewing, construction, and finishing skills for knit and woven fabrics.
  • Ability to interpret patterns, technical drawings, and tech packs accurately.
  • Strong knowledge of garment fit and drape.
  • Excellent time management and ability to pivot quickly across styles and revisions.
  • Detail-oriented and comfortable in a small, high-output team.

Responsibilities

  • Sew and construct initial prototypes and samples based on patterns and tech packs.
  • Collaborate with Patternmakers, Design, Technical Design and Production to refine each prototype for fit and quality.
  • Handle delicate and specialty fabrics with craftsmanship.
  • Iterate on samples based on feedback of fit and design.
  • Maintain order in the sample room and keep equipment clean and organized.
  • Assist with basic cutting and pressing as needed.

Skills

Garment sewing
Sample making
Pattern interpretation
Tech pack reading
Attention to detail
Time management
Fabric knowledge

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

Naked Wardrobe, a global luxury womenswear and streetwear brand, is seeking an Apparel Sample Maker to translate design concepts into high-quality prototypes. You will sew initial prototypes, collaborate with patternmakers, designers, and production to refine fit and construction, and maintain a well-organized sample room in a fast-paced studio.

You will be hands-on with delicate fabrics, iterate based on real-time feedback, and work closely with a small team to bring forthcoming styles from

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