Job Description

Overview:

Here at Elite Bridal we have a fantastic team who will go above and beyond for every single bride to ensure we can help find the dress of your dreams. We have been in business for over 20 years and are looking to expand our alterations service that we offer. Our luxury boutiques based in Hull (on the Weir), Harrogate & Brighouse are home to over 3000 beautiful wedding dresses designed right here in Yorkshire by our extraordinary design team. We have the best job in the world, helping brides feel incredibly amazing and finding the perfect dress for their big day.

Our expert seamstresses will ensure the brides gown fits them perfectly, providing a tailored, couture-level finish. Additionally, we offer a wide array of custom alterations, allowing us to transform any dress into the exact vision they've always dreamed of. You'll work with a skilled seamstress who knows every detail of our designs, and in some cases, alterations may even be done by the designer!

Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for someone who has a passion for the bridal industry and is keen to learn and to start a career with us and join our team in the Brighouse Boutique. The role would suit someone who is looking to start in an industry of alterations and design. This 2-year apprenticeship would cover elements of garment construction and altering with prospects of growth within the company. We are looking for someone to work alongside our inhouse seamstress over 3-4 days during the week. There will be highlights of creative design work for custom bridal gowns. On a day-today basis, full in-house training will be provided from our Designer and Senior Seamstress.

You will master basic alterations, preparation work and repairs and fittings before moving onto garment construction and custom work. You will oversee custom designer appointments for Bridal gowns

Skills & Experience:

A basic knowledge on how to use a domestic or industrial sewing machine is essential.

Experience in fashion design or textiles

Excellent customer service skills showing compassion and empathy

Ability to work well under pressure

Strong eye for detail and desire to take pride in work

Qualifications:

Good standard of GSCE results, with min grade 4 in English and Maths.

Diploma in Fashion Design or Textiles or minimum of 2 years working in this industry

Additional

Willing to travel across West Yorkshire to other stores and head office (not essential)

Portfolio or garment samples to showcase

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship, Graduate
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: From 7.55 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Store discount Transport links
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Sewing or Design: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Brighouse Apprentice