Luxury Atelier Sewer: Pro Sample Maker for Runway

Stefanini, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini Group is seeking a experienced sample maker for its Atelier in New York. The role focuses on executing concepts, trials, prototypes and high-quality samples for Runway Show, Press Sample, and preseason looks.

You will sew prototypes and ensure craftsmanship aligns with the brand's luxury standards. Responsibilities include constructing garment samples per design specs, providing expert finishing and tailoring, and collaborating with patternmakers and designers to realize design intent.

Qualifications

• Education: Courses in patternmaking and garment construction preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in luxury, ready to wear
• Seeking experienced sewers that have true sample making experience and strong understanding of finishings - not only a background focusing more on alterations
• Proven experience as a seamstress or sample maker in an Atelier environment
• Strong knowledge of fine fabrics, trims, sewing techniques and garment construction
• Some Patternmaking knowledge preferred
• Excellent handwork skills, including hand and machine sewing.
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly developed standards of excellence with garment sewing and fit
• Highly skilled sewer with expertise in techniques and construction
• Ability to handle multiple projects, meet critical deadlines and work well under pressure
• Ability to work with luxury and innovative fabrics
• Creativity, Flexibility, adaptability, initiative.
• Ability to work long hours when needed

Responsibilities

• Constructs one-of-a-kind garments to the pattern and/or draping specifications of the Collection Design Team
• Provides expert finishing and tailoring of specialty garments
• Collaborate closely with patternmakers and designers to ensure design intent is achieved
• Ensures the highest possible level of quality and standards in keeping with the Calvin Klein brand and image.
• Responsible for being part of the creative process.
• Develops new and innovative solutions to garment construction in tandem with design concepts.

Skills

Sewing expertise

Attention to detail

Patternmaking knowledge

Garment construction

Fabric knowledge

Creativity

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

Patternmaking courses

Job description

Stefanini Group is seeking a experienced sample maker for its Atelier in New York. The role focuses on executing concepts, trials, prototypes and high-quality samples for Runway Show, Press Sample, and preseason looks.

You will sew prototypes and ensure craftsmanship aligns with the brand's luxury standards. Responsibilities include constructing garment samples per design specs, providing expert finishing and tailoring, and collaborating with patternmakers and designers to realize design intent.