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Assistant seamstress

Location: Barrowford, Lancashire, UK
Hours:  Part Time Flexi
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Hourly £9.20-£9.60 

Who We Are

Rene K Couture is a Luxury Ready To Wear brand with unmistakable pieces to inspire lasting moments. Celebrating details in statement design and empowering those who wear our label.
More than ever, we believe that slow is chic; our collections are collectables made to be cherished. Which means refined drops, made with heart by hand, using the finest quality materials and exceptional craftsmanship to last and love for a lifetime.

Rene K was designed out of necessity and created by a woman with a vision. Owner Carrie-Ann Kay is a self-taught seamstress and businesswoman, driven by the desire to create luxury, forward-thinking and conscious fashion where she saw a space in the industry.  Proving that not only can quality lines be fair and inclusive, but that their workspaces can also nurture healthy and empowering working cultures, which trickle down to the consumer who is, at every point, the muse of each piece that they create.

Today their collections are adored by clients, celebrities and dress some of the most influential people in the world. Rene K has flourished, with an enormous social following and with massive rapid global sales growth on the horizon. From the initial spark of inspiration to the very final stitch, the team ensures that every woman in Rene K looks and feels her finest.

Where the Seamstress Fits

Working within the seamstress team, you’ll be responsible for amending and reprocessing our garments, ready to be shipped for each order to our clients globally. You will also support all customer alterations and the hand finishing of products which contributes to the high quality finish and attention to detail of our styles.

Your role plays a crucial part throughout the whole business and you will work closely with the PD and Fulfilment teams.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Full garment manufacture from cut to finish CTM
• Following in-house patterns with adaptions when needed
• Hand finishing garments before they go out to clients.
• To carry out mending, repairing or alterations.
• Follow-up to ensure returns/fixes are processed quickly and accurately.
• Conducting any alterations, repairs and spot cleaning of garments that may come back into the studio.
• Pressing garments.
• Ensuring the seamstress team have the available manufacturing tools and fabrications to finish products.

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience as a seamstress

• Excellent sewing skills and ideas to think out of the box

• Should have an understanding of design, construction and finishes

• Excellent knowledge of stretch fabric handling
• Good knowledge of zippers, fabric, buttons, linings and patterns

• Must be attentive to detail, demonstrate strong self-control, and be able to work well independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication skills

• Must know how to accurately measure, add, and subtract

• Good technical knowledge of garment construction including knowledge of sewing and pattern making

• Be a team player with a strong work ethic and the ability to multitask

• Be procedure and process orientated with a strong work ethic and positive attitude

• Have the ability to work to deadlines

• Be able to work quickly but efficiently

• Have a positive and flexible approach to working

Values & Behaviours

We know that the right people are our most valuable asset. We strive to hire excellent people to nurture and develop within our business to grow with us for the long run. We hire, invest and promote people that demonstrate our values through their daily behaviours.

• You generate positive energy and energise others.
• You are a problem solver, are always solution orientated with a can do attitude.
• You’re a grafter – no task is too big or small for you, you’ll get stuck in whatever you need to.
• You drive your projects forward with intensity and are committed to driving-results collaboratively, we bring ideas to life in weeks rather than months.
• You get, give and encourage candid feedback so we can get better at what we do.
• You interact with mutual respect, cooperative, caring and helpful behaviour.
• You believe in two-way communication — you actively listen, seek clarity and connect with energy.
• You don’t live in a world of good enough – you live in a world where we can do better and expect excellence from yourself and your teammates every day.

What’s in it for you

• Friendly work environment
• Regular team socials
• Opportunity to travel with work
• Monthly free yoga and Meditation sessions
• Free use of on-site gym
• Flexible working opportunity & hours to work around children
• Generous staff discount on all Rene K products
• Dedicated days to furthering skills and personal development
• Work as a part of a unique and rapidly growing team
• Opportunity to make your mark in a globally known and rapid expanding company
• 21 Days holiday (pro rata) & bank holidays
• Free secure on-site parking

Rene K is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all of our employees have equal access to opportunities and everyone’s voices are heard. We respect and value all differences (seen and unseen) and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, which will be considered regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age.

Follow the link below to email us a cover letter and CV.