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
- A fashion graduate with exceptionally strong technical abilities. With an unquestionable attention to detail and precision.
- Ability to understand fabrics
- A strong willingness to learn and develop existing skills and abilities.
- Someone who can support others, work in a team and independently as required.
- Strong attention to detail and an excellent eye for perfection.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take feedback.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Someone as adept at machine sewing as hand sewing.
- The ability to work well under pressure in an organised and productive way
- A strong understanding of finishings
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience working within a highly skilled atelier team.
- Mentoring and training from senior seamstresses as well as the wider atelier senior staff.
- Opportunity to build on all existing skillsets.
- An in-depth understanding of the start to finish process of a Couture garment.
- A collaborative, creative environment where your ideas are encouraged and valued.
- The opportunity to develop and grow with the business
Essential skills and qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience working in couture and luxury womenswear.
- Extensive expertise in creating couture eveningwear and bespoke dresses.
- Strong understanding of corsetry, structure, patterns, and garment construction.
- Confidence in working with luxury fabrics such as duchess satin, silk, satin chiffon, organza, crepe, and crepe satin.
- Excellent knowledge of couture techniques, achieving the highest level of precision and finishing.
- Delicate handling of fabrics and meticulous sewing skills.
- Ability to remain calm, hardworking, and positive under pressure.
- Accustomed to working to tight deadlines and being able to multitask across changing priorities.
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 careers@missohee.com
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