At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces.
Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities.
This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.- We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do.
As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.
**JOB PURPOSE**
- Reporting to Technical Director, the Prototype Seamstress will take care of the creation of prototypes and samples of clothing.
The person will be responsible for making one or more prototypes, or a sample garment that is cut and sewn by hand or by machine, creating what the pattern maker has designed, so to produce a garment as close as possible to the stylist's design.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To make garments using different sewing techniques (by hand and by machine), with different fabrics and different processes;
- To evaluate the tailoring interventions to improve the wearability of the garment in collaboration with the Team of Pattern Makers, as well as other technicians;
- To execute the sample garments;
- To manage all the activities related to the creation and fine-tuning of the models, as well as creating samples;
- To revise the garments based on defects;
- To realise the pre-production industrialised garments.
**PERSONAL PROFILE**
- Eligilibility to Categorie Protette ex art.
18 legge 68/99
- Consolidated experience as a prototype seamstress;
- Excellent ability to work both in a team and independently, precision, agility, and attention to details;
- Knowledge of the different types of garments and fabrics, technical knowledge of sewing and familiarity with different processes;
- Know the production cycle of a garment and the various stages of processing;
- Being skilled in the use of machinery (overlocker, straight line, etc.
);
- Having a good understanding of fabrics and yarns;
- Quick and precise in studying and interpreting patterns;
- Ability to read and use the technical data sheet.
**MEASURES OF SUCCESS