Fashion Stylist

Responsibilities: Interpret sketches, reference images, client briefs, and measurement sheets into well-constructed women’s garments. Draft, adapt, and cut patterns for corsets, fitted dresses, gowns, two-piece sets, bridal or occasion wear, and other creative pieces. Construct structured bodices using appropriate boning, cups, interfacing, lining, lacing, zips, and supportive finishing techniques. Take accurate body measurements and conduct fittings professionally, respectfully, and privately. Adjust patterns and garments to achieve correct balance, support, comfort, proportion, and fit for different body types. Advise on silhouette, fabric, colour, embellishment, and styling choices that suit the client and design direction. Sew, assemble, alter, and finish garments neatly, including clean seams, hems, closures, lining, hand finishing, and embellishment placement. Prepare samples or toiles where required and identify construction risks before cutting final fabric. Manage assigned production schedules, prioritise urgent orders responsibly, and communicate early when a deadline or specification is at risk. Minimise fabric waste, protect client materials, and maintain accurate labels and order identification throughout production. Conduct quality checks before fittings and final delivery, correcting fit or finishing issues promptly. Maintain sewing machines, tools, patterns, cutting areas, and workstation cleanliness. Collaborate with the creative designer and production team to refine new styles and improve repeatable construction methods.

Requirements: Demonstrable experience making corsets and women’s creative or occasion wear; a portfolio or practical test will be required. Strong pattern drafting, cutting, sewing, fitting, alteration, and finishing ability. Sound knowledge of boning, cups, interlining, fabric behaviour, stretch, grainline, seam allowance, and garment support. Ability to work from sketches and reference images while maintaining accuracy and originality.