- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney is a pioneering British luxury fashion house, founded in 2001 and renowned for redefining modern elegance through a steadfast commitment to sustainability, innovation, and cruelty-free design. As an employer, the brand offers a purpose-driven environment where creativity, craftsmanship, and responsible business practices converge across ready-to-wear, accessories, beauty, and lifestyle categories. Its teams are encouraged to challenge convention, embrace circular thinking, and contribute to a progressive vision of luxury that respects people, animals, and the planet. Working at Stella McCartney means joining an influential global maison with an entrepreneurial spirit and a clear ethical voice.
The Seamstress supports the sampling team at Stella McCartney’s London HQ design studio, working with sustainable fabrics and collaborating with the pattern maker on samples and toiles. The role covers sample preparation and finishing, garment alterations and repairs, fittings, and atelier support; it is full-time.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the pattern maker to create high-end samples and toiles.
- Cut samples in preparation for sewing and fuse fabrics when necessary.
- Produce samples to exact specifications and schedule.
- Press samples, toiles, vintage garments and archive pieces.
- Work on VIP and VIC samples.
- Prepare the Paris kit before travelling to the Paris showroom.
- Attend fittings when required.
- Complete ad hoc atelier tasks assigned by the manager.
- Maintain, repair or alter garments when requested.
- Carry out hand sewing.
- Switch the workroom iron on and off and maintain it weekly.
- Keep the workstation organised.
- Order trims such as zips and threads when needed.
Qualifications
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Flexibility and the ability to adapt to the changing demands of a design studio.
- Hand-sewing skills are essential.
Skills
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Up to 50% discount on Stella McCartney products; matched pension contributions up to 6%; annual health screening; 25 days of annual leave, excluding bank holidays, plus one birthday leave day; flexible working and core hours; enhanced maternity and paternity packages; matched Give as You Earn charity scheme; health cash plan; physical and mental wellbeing support services; employee referral bonus; optional or paid season ticket loan, cycle-to-work and tech schemes, travel insurance and dental insurance; private medical and critical illness insurance; life assurance.
Culture
Stella McCartney fosters a progressive, purpose-driven workplace where creativity is closely tied to sustainability, innovation, and responsible luxury. The brand encourages collaboration, ethical thinking, and entrepreneurial energy, offering employees an environment shaped by modern design, conscious values, and a commitment to positive change in fashion.
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