- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 14, 2026
About Jacquemus
Founded in 2009 by Simon Porte Jacquemus, Jacquemus is a Paris-based fashion house whose distinctive vision draws on the light, landscapes and spirit of his native Provence. Celebrated for sculptural silhouettes, expressive runway presentations and signature accessories, the brand brings a playful, personal sensibility to contemporary luxury. As an employer, Jacquemus unites creative, technical and commercial expertise across fashion, leather goods, retail and brand communication. Its strong visual identity and international reach offer a compelling setting for professionals drawn to bold storytelling, exacting execution and the challenge of translating a founder’s singular perspective into a coherent global brand experience.
The Sample Machinist creates prototypes and collection pieces at Jacquemus in Paris, working with patternmakers and the studio to realise the house’s silhouettes. The role covers construction and finishing of prototypes and runway and showroom pieces, technical problem-solving, fittings and machine maintenance; it is a permanent position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Construct prototypes and runway and showroom pieces, from cutting through finishing.
- Read and interpret technical packs, patterns and assembly instructions.
- Complete machine and hand finishing, including hand stitching, hems and buttonholes.
- Identify assembly difficulties and defects, and propose technical solutions.
- Participate in fittings and make requested alterations.
- Communicate pattern corrections to patternmakers.
- Maintain the workstation and machines.
- Create prototypes and collection pieces in the atelier, working with patternmakers and the studio to bring the house’s silhouettes to life in line with its quality and finishing standards.
Qualifications
- Training in sewing or fashion trades, such as a CAP, Bac Pro, BTS or equivalent.
- Experience across one or more product categories, such as soft tailoring, tailoring, knitwear or leather.
- Proficiency with industrial machines, including a lockstitch machine, overlocker and coverstitch machine, as well as a press.
- Comfort working with a range of materials, including delicate fabrics.
- Attention to detail, rigour and a commitment to refined finishing.
- Team spirit and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years in a prototype workshop at a luxury or high-end ready-to-wear house.
Education
Training in sewing or fashion trades (CAP, Bac Pro, BTS or equivalent).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
Jacquemus’s identity as an employer is shaped by its founder’s distinctive vision, combining contemporary fashion with the warmth and spontaneity of its southern French roots. Its creative environment places bold ideas and a coherent brand identity at the forefront, pairing playful storytelling with exacting attention to product and image.
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