Sample Maker / Sewer
THE COMPANY: BIRDY GREY
Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer brand whose mission is to celebrate friendships during one of the most important milestones in a person’s life: their wedding.
Founded in 2017 by best friends Grace Lee (Founder & Chief Creative Officer) and Monica Ashauer (Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer), Birdy Grey offers affordable bridesmaid dresses starting at just $89, groomsmen suits starting at $199, plus fun gifts and accessories for everyone in the wedding party. Since day one, we've dressed over a million bridesmaids and we're proud to be a trusted resource for brides and grooms on their most cherished day.
THE OPPORTUNITY: Sample Maker / Sewer
REPORTS TO: Technical Design
LOCATION: LA - On-site
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA with an office in New York, NY, Birdy Grey supports remote work for eligible roles. This role requires working from our DTLA office 5 days a week.. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.#LI-Onsite
Birdy Grey is launching a new LA-based sample room to accelerate innovation and creative development for our fashion-forward bridesmaid dress line. We are looking for a skilled Sample Maker / Sewer to join our growing LA-based Sample Room team at Birdy Grey. This role is hands-on and essential—responsible for expertly sewing and assembling prototypes and samples based on the patterns created in-house. You will bring our designs to life through precise craftsmanship and help ensure each prototype reflects our creative vision, fit standards, and brand quality.
Scope of Responsibilities
- Sew and construct initial prototypes and samples of new fashion styles based on patterns and tech packs provided by the Patternmaker and Technical Designer.
- Collaborate closely with the Patternmaker, Designer, and Technical Designer to execute and refine each prototype, ensuring proper fit, construction, and quality.
- Handle delicate and specialty fabrics (e.g., polyester chiffon, matte satin) with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Perform multiple iterations on each sample based on real-time design and fit feedback.
- Prepare finished samples for internal fittings and review by the Designer, Technical Designer, Merchants, and Chief Creative Officer.
- Maintain sample room organization, sewing equipment, and workspace cleanliness.
- Support general sample room operations, including basic cutting and pressing as needed.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE: QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
EDUCATION: Associate's Degree Required
EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS:
- 5–10 years of experience in garment sewing and sample-making, ideally in formalwear, eveningwear, or bridal.
- Exceptional sewing, construction, and finishing skills—especially for high-end woven fabrics and intricate garment designs.
- Ability to interpret patterns, technical drawings, and tech packs accurately.
- Strong knowledge of garment fit and drape.
- Excellent time management and ability to pivot quickly across styles and revisions.
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a small, high-output team.
- Familiarity with prototype development workflows and fit sessions.
- Experience working in a sample room environment or fashion brand with structured development processes.
- Comfort working under tight timelines and in a fast-paced creative environment.
California Pay Range
$60,000 - $70,000 USD
WHY BIRDY GREY: BENEFITS & PERKS (for eligible Full-Time Employees)
- Competitive Compensation: Based on experience and performance + Annual Performance Bonus
- Healthcare Benefits: 100% employer covered medical dental & vision plans, 50% spouse and dependent medical coverage + access to One Medical + Mental Health Benefits
- Retirement: 401K + up to 4% match after 3 months
- Generous PTO: Flexible Open PTO Policy + 11 paid holidays
- Wellness: A monthly wellness day + monthly wellness stipend + summer Fridays
- Flexibility: Partial remote with a high level of autonomy and accountability + $25 monthly WIFI stipend
- Employee Discount: Free bridesmaid dresses + 50% discounts on Birdy Grey products
- Family Benefits: 3 months of paid parental leave
- Purpose: Join in the success of a high-growth, 80% women, minority founded, early-stage startup by driving performance and building out new processes
Highlights:
- Birdy Grey is #305 on Inc5000's List of Fastest Growing US Companies 2022
- #22 on BuiltIn’s Best Startups to Work for in LA
- Be part of a company innovating the $75B+ US wedding market (IBISWorld, 2019)
- Join a Women Founded Small Business blazing trails in the Bridal industry
- Birdy Grey is making waves on BuzzFeed, The Knot, Brides, People, Allure, PopSugar, Bustle and more
- Named #5 on LA’s 50 Hottest Startups in 2020 by Pitchbook & Dot.LA
- Customers can participate in Birdy Grey’s giveback program with The Princess Project, a non-profit that provides prom dresses and accessories to teens in need
Additional Information
The Lead Announces the 2021 Foremost 50 List: The Annual Power List of High-Growth D2C Brands
Cult-favorite bridal brand brings $99 bridesmaid dresses to one-day pop-up in Plano
Birdy Grey Instagram - @birdygrey
Birdy Grey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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