Sample Maker

WE ARE HIRING: SAMPLE MAKER

Key Requirements

• Minimum Vocational High School (SMK) in Fashion/Dressmaking, Diploma (D3), or Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Fashion or a relevant garment field

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience as a Sample Maker or Sample Tailor within the modern fashion retail industry, ready-to-wear brands, or garment manufacturing

• Proficient in operating various industrial sewing machines (single needle, overlock, coverstitch/overdeck, bartack, button attaching, and buttonholing) along with sewing attachments/folders

• Strong capability in high-quality sewing, demonstrating consistent neatness and highly precise finishing

• Ability to accurately read, understand, and translate garment patterns and technical instructions from Tech Packs

• Exceptional visual accuracy and high attention to sewing details, coupled with an assertive, communicative, honest, and deadline-disciplined work ethic

• Good physical stamina to work actively within the product development area

• Fluent in basic English, both written and spoken, to comprehend basic technical instructions

Job Summary

• Execute the precise cutting, sewing, and complete assembly of all garment prototypes based on digital patterns from the Pattern Maker and design specifications from the Fashion Designer

• Cut sample fabrics accurately following physical patterns or marker instructions

• Sew and assemble all sample types (Proto Sample, Fit Sample, Size Set) entirely from cut fabric pieces into neatly finished products

• Ensure all garment accessories (buttons, zippers, brand labels, hangtags, and care labels) are attached accurately and neatly according to Tech Pack specifications

• Identify potential sewing difficulties during the sample creation process and provide technical sewing feedback to management

• Attend and actively participate in fitting sessions with the design and pattern-making teams to evaluate garment comfort and fabric drape

• Perform rapid sewing corrections or sample reconstruction based on fitting evaluations before final designs are locked

• Provide technical input regarding sewing methods, workflow sequences, and potential production constraints to support mass production preparation

• Manage, maintain, and routinely clean all sample sewing machines and studio equipment to ensure they remain in optimal condition

• Accurately record and report the usage of sample fabrics and accessories to monitor material efficiency

• Exercise the authority to reject misaligned or incorrectly grained fabric cuts from the Pattern Maker and recommend faster, safer, and more efficient alternative sewing methods for mass production