Freelance Sewer

2 months ago


New York, United States Nili Lotan New York Full time

About The Role

Nili Lotan is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sewer with a specialization in silks and/or tailoring. This is a temporary-to-permanent position that offers immediate employment. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their expertise through a one-week trial period, completing 1-2 garments to showcase their abilities.


Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with development cutters and patternmakers.
  • Create sewing salesman samples for photoshoots and market.
  • Work across all product categories.
  • Successfully complete a trial period, sewing 1-2 garments to secure full-time employment.
  • Report to the Product Development Manager.


Qualifications

  • 20+ years of experience in sewing, with a strong preference for candidates with a similar level of expertise to the rest of the Atelier team.
  • Full-time availability.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional follow-through to ensure high-quality results.
  • Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work independently and collaborate with atelier team members.


Personal and Professional Must-Have Qualities

  • Intrinsic motivation and a passion for their craft.
  • Creativity and agility in adapting to new challenges and techniques.
  • Solution-oriented mindset with a focus on problem-solving and finding effective approaches.
  • Results-driven attitude that consistently delivers high-quality work.


About Us

Nili Lotan is a highly acclaimed ready-to-wear designer based in New York City. A mother of three, she lives in Tribeca with her husband, singer songwriter, David Broza. After graduating from Shenkar College of Engineering and Design in Tel Aviv, Lotan moved to New York where she led design for some of the industry’s most respected names including Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne and Nautica. Lotan launched her eponymous brand in 2003, grounded in the belief that a wardrobe should function as an extension of oneself. Her philosophy is that clothes should be clean, sophisticated and functional, offering elements for self-expression. Lotan’s design process is highly intuitive. She is inspired by women with a strong sense of personal style, and draws from art, music and rock n’ roll to design her collection. By designing pieces she herself wants to wear, Lotan’s collection instinctively resonate with a woman’s lifestyle.