Junior Haute Couture Seamstress

Job Title: Junior Haute Couture Seamstress

Location: West London Atelier


Department: Atelier

Reports To: Head of Atelier

Role Description: Haute Couture Seamstress

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Trainee Junior Seamstress to join our highly skilled Couture Atelier team. This is an excellent opportunity for a university graduate who can demonstrate strong technical, practical and creative skills.

You'll work closely with the established senior seamstresses and develop a strong understanding of the Miss Sohee gold standard. The role will be a supportive role with opportunities to work independently over time also.

This role offers plenty of opportunity to develop your creative and technical skills.

What We're Looking For

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• A fashion graduate with exceptionally strong technical abilities. With an unquestionable attention to detail and precision.
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• Ability to understand fabrics
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• A strong willingness to learn and develop existing skills and abilities.
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• Someone who can support others, work in a team and independently as required.
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• Strong attention to detail and an excellent eye for perfection.
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• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take feedback.
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• Good organisational and time management skills.
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• Someone as adept at machine sewing as hand sewing.
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• The ability to work well under pressure in an organised and productive way
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• A strong understanding of finishings
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What You'll Gain

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• Hands-on experience working within a highly skilled atelier team.
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• Mentoring and training from senior seamstresses as well as the wider atelier senior staff.
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• Opportunity to build on all existing skillsets.
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• An in-depth understanding of the start to finish process of a Couture garment.
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• A collaborative, creative environment where your ideas are encouraged and valued.
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• The opportunity to develop and grow with the business
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Essential skills and qualifications

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• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience working in couture and luxury womenswear.
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• Extensive expertise in creating couture eveningwear and bespoke dresses.
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• Strong understanding of corsetry, structure, patterns, and garment construction.
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• Confidence in working with luxury fabrics such as duchess satin, silk, satin chiffon, organza, crepe, and crepe satin.
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• Excellent knowledge of couture techniques, achieving the highest level of precision and finishing.
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• Delicate handling of fabrics and meticulous sewing skills.
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• Ability to remain calm, hardworking, and positive under pressure.
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• Accustomed to working to tight deadlines and being able to multitask across changing priorities.
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To Apply:

Please submit your CV, portfolio (including both hand-drawn and digital sketches), and a short cover letter outlining your interest and

experience to [email protected]