Working at Stella McCartney is a truly rewarding experience. As a luxury fashion company with a strong ethical standpoint we are leaders and innovators in our industry.
Overview
Reporting into the Head of Atelier, the seamstress will support and work cohesively with the sampling team within our London HQ Design studio. Using a range of sustainable fabrics, the role requires a high level of understanding of patterns, sewing and technical finishing.
Your Mission:
Work closely with pattern maker to create high end samples and toiles
Cutting samples in preparation for sewing (fuse fabrics if necessary)
Make samples on schedule to exact specifications
Pressing samples, toiles, vintage or archive pieces
Working on VIP /VIC samples
Prepare Paris kit before travelling to Paris show room
Attend fittings when necessary
Adhoc tasks assigned by manager in line with the requirements of an atelier
Maintain, repair, or alter garments when requested
Hand sewing
Turning on and off the iron in workroom and maintain once a week
Keep workstation organised
Order trims when needed for example zips, threads
Your Talent:
· Excellent attention to detail
· Excellent time management skills
· Flexible and have an ability to adapt to the changing demands of a design studio
· Hand sewing skills essential
Reward
Our philosophy is to go beyond monetary return and consider ourselves responsible for your wellbeing, your family, your health, your time and the community.
Up to 50% discount on Stella McCartney products
Matched pension contribution up to 6%
Extensive private medical and critical illness insurance, as well as life assurance
Annual Health Screening
25 days annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) + 1 day of Birthday leave
Flexible working/core hours
Enhanced Maternity/paternity packages
Matched Give as You Earn charity scheme
Discounted gym and fitness memberships (Classpass)
Health cash plan
Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support Services
Employee referral bonus
Optional/ Paid Benefits: Season ticket loan, cycle to work and tech schemes, travel and dental insurance and much more.
We welcome people with disabilities and endeavour to make reasonable adjustments, if you do require such adjustments please let us know within 48 hours of your interview.
At Stella McCartney, we like to be bold. For us this means challenging ourselves and the wider industry in which we operate. As part of our commitments to inclusive fashion, we have an ambitious strategy to put diversity, equity and inclusion at the centre of everything we do. Our starting point is to create a workplace where different voices are respected, heard and empowered in equal measure regardless of factors such as culture and backgrounds, and to influence and disrupt fashion and other industries by providing opportunities for global diverse talent to shine.