Sewing Machinists x2

Maternity cover and a permanent contract.

Full time positions – 32 hours per week, negotiable.

Starting rate – Dependant on experience

Location – In-house, Stockport SK4

Costumes with Character is one of the world’s leading Mascot and Costume Character Manufacturers, creating bespoke characters for a wide variety of clients from all sectors including leisure, entertainment, sports, education, corporate, charities and many more across the globe.

The Sewing Machinists duties will include:

• Constructing costume components using industrial machines and overlockers.

• Working with a variety of fabrics, faux furs, Lycra and foams.

• Working closely with the creative team to achieve a quality product.

• Following existing technical specifications and documenting construction methods for other makers to follow.

• Working to agreed timings and short deadlines.

• Assisting in the Cutting department when required.

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 year’s experience in a professional costume manufacturing environment. Excellent industrial sewing skills, straight stitch and overlocking alongside fine finishing, hand sewing, binding and applique.

• A good understanding of patterns, garment construction and professional costume construction methods. Pattern making skills would be an advantage. Attention to detail is essential.

The interview will require a short workshop skills test.

Please send your CV and covering letter to:

michelle.barton@costumeswithcharacter.co