Sample Maker / Tailor (Part-Time)

NextGen Coding Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Founding production hire

Direct collaboration with founder

Growth to Lead Tailor or Production经理

Shape quality from first collection

Job summary

Pretty Reserved is seeking a talented Sample Maker / Tailor in New York to produce production-quality garment samples for our first collection.

The role is part-time/contract with locations in New York City or Long Island, focusing on fit, finishing, and collaboration with the founder, with potential growth into a Lead Tailor or Production Manager as the brand scales.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of tailoring, garment construction, or sample-making experience.
• Experience creating women's apparel from sketches or design references.
• Strong sewing, finishing, and garment construction skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Ability to work independently and communicate design recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Transform design sketches and inspiration into finished garment samples.
• Construct high-quality women's long sleeve tops with strong attention to fit and craftsmanship.
• Recommend improvements to garment construction, fit, and finishing techniques.
• Perform alterations and revisions following fitting sessions.
• Work with founder feedback to finalize production-ready samples.
• Maintain organized measurements and construction notes for future production.
• Collaborate on developing consistent sizing and quality standards.
• Assist with transitioning designs into small-batch or large-scale production as the business grows.

Skills

Tailoring

Garment construction

Sample-making

Industrial sewing equipment

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: New York City or Ronkonkoma, NY (Long Island)

Employment Type: Part-Time / Contract

Compensation: Starting at $20/hour (based on experience)

About Pretty Reserved

Pretty Reserved is building a modern women's fashion brand focused on modest, elevated everyday wear. Collections combine timeless silhouettes with contemporary styling to create clothing that feels elegant, comfortable, and effortlessly wearable.

We are looking for a talented Sample Maker / Tailor to help bring our first collection to life. Initial responsibilities focus on creating production-quality samples from our designs. As the brand grows, the role has the opportunity to evolve into a Lead Tailor or Production Manager overseeing larger-scale manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Transform design sketches and inspiration into finished garment samples.
• Construct high-quality women's long sleeve tops with strong attention to fit and craftsmanship.
• Recommend improvements to garment construction, fit, and finishing techniques.
• Perform alterations and revisions following fitting sessions.
• Work with founder feedback to finalize production-ready samples.
• Maintain organized measurements and construction notes for future production.
• Collaborate on developing consistent sizing and quality standards.
• Assist with transitioning designs into small-batch or large-scale production as the business grows.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of tailoring, garment construction, or sample-making experience.
• Experience creating women's apparel from sketches or design references.
• Strong sewing, finishing, and garment construction skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Ability to work independently and communicate design recommendations.
• Experience using industrial sewing equipment is preferred.

Preferred

• Experience with premium or contemporary women's fashion.
• Pattern-making experience.
• Experience preparing garments for domestic or overseas manufacturing.
• Passion for building an early-stage fashion brand.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to become the founding production hire.
• Direct collaboration with the founder.
• Career growth into a Lead Tailor or Production Manager position as the company scales.
• Opportunity to help shape the quality and craftsmanship of a new fashion brand from its first collection onward.