Samplemaker

Lafayette 148 New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sample Maker at Lafayette 148 New York creates immaculate prototypes and provides detailed feedback on patterns, tech packs, and sewing, working closely with pattern makers and technical designers to troubleshoot issues with patterns, materials and manufacturing.

This role requires precision, 5+ years sewing experience in high-end fashion, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. flexible hours and occasional overtime may be needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma (or equivalent in technical school).
• 5+ years sewing experience making samples for high end fashion.

Responsibilities

• Expert knowledge and mastery of construction techniques.
• Able to produce garments that reflect the pattern, follow detailed tech pack, making sure trims and measurements are correct.
• Work with variety of fabrics and all types of product including jackets, coats, dresses, pants, tops and accessories.
• Proficient use of single needle machine, double needle, flat felled, flat lock, cover stitch, button hole, bar tack, heat press, and merrow machines.
• Cut and mark fabric precisely, identifying grainline and fabric issues before cutting.
• Provide and record feedback on tech pack, pattern, and design instructions.
• Provide sewing solutions when necessary.
• Recommend construction options for the enhancement of garment appearance and/or materials/labor cost efficiency
• Create construction mock-ups for demonstration purposes

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Under pressure

Fast-paced

Flexible hours

Positive attitude

Garment construction

Pressing

Hand sewing

Bilingual Cantonese

Mandarin helpful

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Single needle

Double needle

Flat felled

Flat lock

Cover stitch

Buttonhole

Bar tack

Heat press

Merrow

Job description

Job Summary

The Sample Maker is responsible for making immaculate prototypes and for providing detailed feedback on the pattern, tech pack, and sewing. The Sample Maker collaborates with pattern makers and technical designers to troubleshoot problems with the tech pack, pattern, materials and manufacturing.

The Sample Maker is responsible for making immaculate prototypes and for providing detailed feedback on the pattern, tech pack, and sewing. The Sample Maker collaborates with pattern makers and technical designers to troubleshoot problems with the tech pack, pattern, materials and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Expert knowledge and mastery of construction techniques
• Able to produce garments that reflect the pattern, follow detailed tech pack, making sure trims and measurements are correct
• Work with variety of fabrics and all types of product including jackets, coats, dresses, pants, tops and accessories.
• Proficient use of single needle machine, double needle, flat felled, flat lock, cover stitch, button hole, bar tack, heat press, and merrow machines
• Cut and mark fabric precisely, identifying grainline and fabric issues before cutting
• Provide and record feedback on tech pack, pattern, and design instructions
• Provide sewing solutions when necessary
• Recommend construction options for the enhancement of garment appearance and/or materials/labor cost efficiency
• Create construction mock-ups for demonstration purposes

Desired Background

• Minimum High School diploma (or equivalent in technical school)

Experience

• 5+ years sewing experience making samples for high end fashion

Skills

• Strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to work well within a team environment and flexible
• Can work under pressure with multiple deadlines
• Fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency on assignments
• Must be flexible (hours outside of normal working hours) and able to act independently
• Upbeat, positive attitude
• Extensive garment construction knowledge
• Accomplished pressing and hand sewing skills
• Bilingual in Cantonese and/or Mandarin helpful