Sample Room Sewer

KHAITE•New York, NY

2d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

KHAITE is seeking a highly skilled Sample Room Sewer to join their in-house atelier in NYC. This role is crucial to the development process, involving the precise construction, fitting, and finishing of prototypes, development samples, and SMS garments. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical sewing expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to garment construction, fit evaluation, and atelier standards across various fabrications and silhouettes.

Requirements

5–10+ years of experience as a sample sewer in a luxury sample room or atelier environment.
Strong command of garment construction techniques across a wide range of categories and silhouettes.
Proven ability to work from patterns, technical sketches, and verbal direction with minimal oversight.
Experience constructing toiles and mock-ups for early-stage fit and construction evaluation.
Familiarity with interlining and fusible application and how material choices affect construction outcomes.
High level of precision and consistency across a range of fabric types and construction methods.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining quality.

Nice To Haves

Experience in luxury RTW or couture development environments.
Familiarity with leather construction and specialty material handling.
Experience supporting design-led development and contributing constructive feedback during the fitting process.

Responsibilities

Construct first prototypes, 2nd prototypes, and SMS samples with precision and efficiency, from initial assembly through final finishing.
Interpret construction notes, tech packs, and development direction to ensure accurate execution at every stage.
Partner closely with Sample Room Cutters, Technical Design, and Product Development to support sample build from cut to completion.
Sew mock-ups, toile garments, and test pieces for early-stage development and construction trials.
Identify and communicate fit, construction, and assembly issues to Technical Design, contributing to iterative corrections.
Execute a range of construction techniques appropriate to material type, including silk, leather, denim, and specialty fabrics.
Apply and test interlinings and fusibles during development, partnering with Technical Design on final construction decisions.
Assist the Atelier Manager in preparing and completing sample packages for internal development and external partners.
Support special projects, runway samples, and VIP garments with elevated attention to detail and craft.
Maintain a high standard of atelier workflow, cleanliness, and efficiency.