Senior Couture Seamstress

Job Description
In this role you will be creating bespoke couture bridal and eveningwear for clients and our VIP’s. Working with the most luxurious materials, each piece needs to be carefully crafted to the client’s desire. We work as a team, bringing our individual expertise to problem-solve each garment during development. Every team member is part of Phillipa’s ‘frock-saw puzzle’ locking together to build a coherent team. You will operate with dedication and pride as part of the talented Phillipa Lepley team.
We are searching for a team player with a long-term commitment to the brand with a love and passion for beautiful couture dresses. You will be joining us at an exciting expanding time, with the recent growth into ‘The Conservatory’ next door to our existing Chelsea shop, alongside our recent luxury Atelier growth to double the space. Your role will be based in the Chelsea Atelier, working hand in hand with our whole artisan team.
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We are looking for a warm, charming, punctual, and genuine team player with interpersonal skills, strong values, and integrity. We value initiative and creativity supported by dedication and a strong work ethic. We require someone who strives to build a career at Phillipa Lepley with long-term aspirations to grow with our core team.
Ideal Requirements:
Minimum 7-10 years experience working in bridal wear or couture & luxury womenswear products.
Extensive experience working in a luxury womenswear company that creates couture dresses for clients, both bridal and eveningwear.
Strong understanding of corsetry, structure and garment construction, patterns, and fit.
Confident in handling luxury fabrics, specifically silk satin, satin chiffon, crepe, crepe satin and zibeline
Excellent knowledge of couture techniques e.g., lace applique, embroidery, draping, and moulding luxury fabrics to the highest standards
Have a delicate handle for fabrics when sewing and achieve the utmost highest quality possible, whilst being precise.
Accustomed to working to deadlines and being able to multitask across changing priorities.
Flexibility is required at peak times to manage workload.
A team player with great interpersonal skills.
Clear and concise communicator with pattern makers, sample Cutters, Head of Embellishment and Atelier Directors.
Keep a calm and positive attitude and work hard to fulfill the company’s needs.
Showcases excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of communicative skills.
Benefits:
Opportunity to join a leading unique and visionary couture brand that is continually pushing the boundaries of design through art and innovation.
Making truly unique designs in luxury materials
We offer a great working environment, value our employees and aim to ensure that individuals enjoy job satisfaction whilst developing to their full potential.
Small, personal, passionate and friendly team.