Working with us
We’re always on the hunt for talented, passionate individuals to join our handpicked team of specialists.
Please email your CV and covering letter to careers@phillipalepley.com
Current opportunities
Embellishment & Atelier Work Placement
Phillipa Lepley is offering a couture Embellishment & Atelier Work Experience opportunity for an enthusiastic, responsible, and hardworking fashion, textiles, or embroidery student.
Located in the heart of Chelsea, Phillipa Lepley is London’s go-to couturier for stylish dresses with lasting beauty. Having built up an international reputation over thirty years, by creating stand-out bespoke dresses coupled with impeccable personal service, Phillipa brings to life iconic, timeless, and effortless feminine designs.
Industry experience within the Phillipa Lepley atelier is a wonderful opportunity for successful applicants to gain an insight into the workings of a couture atelier. Primarily shadowing the embellishment department, you will be using the highest quality materials, learning new techniques, and developing your embroidery skills.
What to expect:
- Illustrative sketching / embroidery artwork placement/ CAD / artwork digitising.
- Hand beading/embroidery – working on new season collections, swatches for private clients and VIP pieces.
- Couture hand sewing, hand guided machine embroidery, lace appliqué & trimming.
- Sourcing fabrics and components.
- Supporting other areas of the atelier, preparing resources and maintenance.
- Running errands accordingly.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Excellent hand sewing skills.
- Experience using a domestic sewing machine.
- Good understanding of garment construction and paper patterns for embroidery placement.
- Good communication
- Excellent knowledge of Adobe illustrator
- Good understanding of Adobe photoshop is preferred but not essential
Essential Personal Skills:
- Attention to detail & high standards.
- Keen interest in embellishment & couture finishes.
- Mature & enthusiastic attitude to the way you approach tasks and the workplace.
- Flexible and self-motivated.
- The ability to operate effectively within the team as well as, where appropriate, on your own initiative.
Applications:
In order to be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in full-time education at college or university, studying within the realms of Fashion, Textiles or Embroidery.
Work Experience Schedule:
Please let us know your availability (minimum of 3 months), and your preferred schedule
- Option 1 (2 days per week)
- Mondays & Fridays only, 10am – 6pm
- Option 2 (3 days per week)
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10am – 6pm
Expenses
This is unpaid student work experience. Travel expenses within London Zones 1 to 6 are covered in conjunction with the days worked and the cost incurred at the discretion of Phillipa Lepley Limited.
- 2 Day Schedule: Expenses will be reimbursed up to the value of £120 per month.
- 3 Day Schedule: Expenses will be reimbursed up to the value of £170 per month.
Please send your CV and Cover Letter to embellishment@phillipalepley.com.
Please note due to a high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.