Sewing Machinist and Production Assistant

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Usual Objections Full time
We're looking for a Sewing pMachinist and Production Assistant to join our team.

This is the perfect role if you want to gain experience in both the creative and technical aspects of building a fashion / sportswear brand from the ground up.


About Usual Objections


Usual Objections was set up with a mission to inspire, enable and equip our customers to overcome the obstacles and objections holding them back (in sport and in life).

We make and sell our own swim and activewear from our studio in London, and also offer sampling and manufacturing services to other like-minded designers.

We're a small company with big ambitions We'd love you to grow with us.

About the role


You'll be an integral part of our team to design, develop and produce our own products as well as working with clients for sampling and manufacturing services.

We have a basics range but are looking to include limited edition capsule collections for more cutting edge/alternative pieces. There will be plenty of opportunities to get stuck in and contribute to many aspects of the business.

Duties include:

  • Sewing garments (swimwear/tshirts/sweatshirts/sweatpants) for sampling and production
  • Check finished work against pattern / instructions
  • Prepare materials for printing (dye sublimation, direct to film) working with adobe photoshop, illustrator and gerber accumark software
  • Assist with sampling of new garments
  • Assist in pattern cutting and product development processes
  • Assist in sourcing and ordering fabrics and raw materials
  • General admin tasks
  • Have accurate sewing skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Have experience with industrial sewing machines and ideally with stretch/jersey fabrics, but we can also provide training
  • Be experienced in Adobe illustrator/photoshop
  • Have a strong visual eye
  • Work as part of a team

Nice to have:

  • Have a design or technical background with sportswear
  • Have a keen interest in swimming, sports and wellbeing

Additional information:

  • We do as much as possible inhouse including fabric printing, fabric cutting, grading, digitising of patterns, sampling and production.
  • Machines used: lockstitch, coverstitch, overlocker, flatlock, bartack
  • Printing facilities include DTF for placement print and sublimation.
  • Work on site in Dalston, East London, though some travel may be required
  • Flexible working hours if needed

Our commitment


Usual Objections is a member of 1% for the Planet and East End Trades Guild and we're committed to being socially and environmentally positive.

It is important that whoever joins our team feels valued, has an opportunity to use their voice, and learn and progress through the business.

We want to create a culture that is welcoming, pushing boundaries and a fun place to be We are an inclusive company and welcome all applicants.

If you think this sounds right for you, get in touch - we'd love to hear from you

Thank you

Salary:
From £24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Flexitime

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Please let us know why you are interested in the role.

Experience:

Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (preferred)
Adobe Photoshop: 1 year (required)

  • Machinist: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
One location
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