Expert Woven Sample Maker
Job Location
Irvine, CA 92614
Employment Type Full time
Category Fashion/Apparel
Experience Required 10+ Years
Job Description
The Expert Woven Sample Maker will be responsible for assembly of entire garments utilizing pattern and tech package direction. The Expert Woven Sample Maker will work in partnership with the Pattern maker and Design team to assemble garments from all woven categories at the quality level needed to maintain the St. John image. The Expert Woven Sample Maker will also perform a variety of advanced sewing operations when putting together a St. John garment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Set bias binding and leather binding
· Sew top stitching
· Set all pockets with a top stitch and an inside stitch
· Close zipper including difficult trims/piping
· Sew bound buttonholes and welt pockets
· Set pockets flap with zigzag machine
· Set and close difficult collars
· Set separating zippers
· Set and close cuffs and bias
· Read and understand Specs and Operation Sheets (Specs are complete packages of style and Operation Sheets are step by step instructions of style)
· Able to thread and operate all special sewing machines (Single Needle, Merrow, Zigzag, Cover Stitch and Edge Cutter)
· Follow instructions of Line Leader, Supervisor or Department Lead
 
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management
· Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance
· Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations
· Adheres to local, state and federal laws
· Additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor related to your position/department
· Ability to be flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary
· Model the St. John Way
· Interacts with other members of the department as well as the Pattern Makers and Tech Designers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 
COMPETENCIES:
· Honesty and Integrity
· Initiative
· Optimistic
· Organization
· Adaptability
· Communication
· Thoroughness
· Time Management
· Results Oriented
· Embraces Change
· Teamwork
· Strategic Problem Solving
· Solutions Orientated
 
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
· 15+ years of Woven garment sewing experience required
· Equivalent work experience
· Certification, Training or relevant course work
· Expert knowledge of woven fabrications
· Ability to read, write and speak Basic English; Bi-lingual skills highly desired
About St. John
Founded by Marie and Bob Gray in 1962, St. John has steadily grown from its origins as a small family business into one of the largest vertically integrated women's fashion apparel brands. The company, headquartered in Irvine, California now employs approximately 3,800 people and operates dozens of offices and manufacturing facilities, worldwide. Its distinct fashion collections are sold by top specialty and department stores in 28 countries as well as company-owned retail boutiques. St. John is today as it has always been, a carefully managed company, maintaining distinctive quality in its product through the control of all stages production, from design through manufacturing and distribution.