Sewer - Almost Famous Clothing

Steve Madden; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Steve Madden is seeking a skilled Sample Sewer in New York to support the Design and Technical Design teams. The role involves sewing, alterations, and constructing garment samples throughout product development, with 4 days in the NYC office and 1 day remote per week.

The ideal candidate has strong sewing skills, garment construction knowledge, and the ability to work with diverse fabrics and silhouettes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sample Sewer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and finishing methods.
• Experience operating industrial sewing machines.
• Ability to work with a variety of fabrics and silhouettes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a creative team.

Responsibilities

• Sew and construct apparel samples based on designer sketches, patterns, specs, and instructions.
• Assist with development of prototypes, fit samples, and showroom samples.
• Perform garment alterations, repairs, and adjustments as requested by Design/Technical teams.
• Work with knits, wovens, denim, and specialty fabrics.
• Operate industrial sewing machines (single-needle, overlock/serger, coverstitch).
• Ensure garments are constructed accurately with high-quality finishing.
• Assist with garment prep for fittings and adjustments.
• Collaborate with Designers/Technical Designers to understand construction details.
• Maintain an organized sewing workspace and care for tools.
• Assist with other sample room and development tasks.

Skills

Sewing skills

Attention to detail

Fabric knowledge

Communication

Project management

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Overlock/serger

Coverstitch machines

Job description

Almost Famous is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Sample Sewer to support our Apparel Design and Technical Design teams. This role is responsible for sewing, altering, and constructing garment samples throughout the product development process. The ideal candidate has strong sewing skills, knowledge of garment construction, and the ability to work with a variety of fabrics and silhouettes in a fast-paced fashion environment. This position is based in our NYC office, 4 days in and 1 day remote per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Sew and construct apparel samples based on designer sketches, patterns, specifications, and instructions.
• Assist with the development of prototypes, fit samples, and showroom samples.
• Perform garment alterations, repairs, and adjustments as requested by the Design and Technical Design teams.
• Work with a variety of fabrics, including knits, wovens, denim, and specialty materials.
• Operate industrial sewing machines, including single-needle, overlock/serger, and coverstitch machines.
• Ensure garments are constructed accurately, with attention to stitching, seams, finishing, and overall quality.
• Assist with garment preparation for fittings, including making requested adjustments and corrections.
• Collaborate with Designers and Technical Designers to understand construction details and sample requirements.
• Maintain an organized sewing workspace and properly care for sewing equipment and tools.
• Assist with other sample room and apparel development tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sample Sewer, Apparel Sewer, Sample Maker, or in a similar garment construction role.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, sewing techniques, and finishing methods.
• Experience operating industrial sewing machines.
• Ability to work with a variety of fabrics, garment types, and construction techniques.
• Ability to follow patterns, technical specifications, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a creative team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fashion apparel company, sample room, or garment manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with women's contemporary apparel, including dresses, tops, bottoms, and outerwear.
• Basic patternmaking, draping, or garment alteration experience is a plus.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $18.00/Hr - $20.00/Hr. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.

Full Time/Part-Time

Full-time

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