Prestigious Ready to Wear and Bridal Designer, Monique Lhuillier, is seeking an Alterations Seamstress who will be responsible for providing exemplary sewing expertise in-house at our Los Angles Atelier. This includes but not limited to: expectations related to fit, custom modifications, and re-sizing of garments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of sewing experience in evening gowns or bridal alterations environment
• Specialty in handling lace, beadwork, silks and tulle
• Advanced technical skills (sewing, pattern, draping, construction)
• Experience operating an industrial sewing machine and industrial pressing iron
• Expert knowledge of garment construction/fit
• Ability to maintain professional communication with colleagues
• Ability to multitask projects and manage time in an in a team environment
• Availability to work 8+ hour days and be available on nights and weekends in a fast paced environment based on business needs

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Sew garments fitted and assigned by Alterations Manager in a timely manner
• Handle all aspects of sewing: machine sewing, hand finishing, draping, cutting, bustling, pressing,
• Accurately measure and mark garments according to Monique Lhuillier Alterations guideline
• Responsible for starting and completing individually assigned projects
• Follow and complete alterations instructions provided from an instructions card
• Capable to customize such as downsizing or upsizing, creating sleeves, creating coverage, etc.
  
  

If chosen to interview, you will be required to perform a fitting and pass a sewing test.