Miss Sohee, a prestigious Haute Couture fashion house known for our dedication to craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless elegance, seeks an experienced Atelier Manager to lead and oversee our couture atelier operations, ensuring every garment is executed to the highest standard, on time, and within budget.

The Atelier Manager plays a pivotal role in the smooth functioning of the couture atelier.  This includes managing the critical path for both seasonal couture collections and bespoke client commissions; the Atelier Manager ensures timely delivery, efficient workflow, and clear communication across departments.

This senior-level role requires deep industry experience, exceptional organisational skills, and a strong understanding of couture production.

Key Responsibilities of the Atelier Manager:

• Oversee the entire critical path of atelier operations for all collection pieces and client bespoke projects, ensuring timelines, quality, and budgets are strictly adhered to.
• Serve as the key point of coordination between the Collections Director, Lead Pattern Cutter, Client Relations Manager, and atelier team to ensure alignment across all stages of development.
• Allocate work to the appropriate tailors, seamstresses, and finishers based on skill set, workload, and garment complexity.
• Hold weekly workflow meetings with the atelier team to review project status, resolve bottlenecks, and plan upcoming work.
• Conduct monthly meetings with the Founder to present:
• Budget updates and cost tracking per project
• Time management and team efficiency
• Operational challenges and proposed solutions
• Oversee atelier organisation, including tidiness, equipment maintenance, and stock levels for trims, fabrics, and tools.
• Track attendance and time allocation for each project to monitor productivity and control costs.
• Maintain production logs and ensure meticulous records for all couture and client projects.
• Manage, mentor, and oversee atelier interns, ensuring meaningful contribution and learning opportunities.
• Monitor workflow and production challenges; reassign or escalate when needed to maintain delivery timelines.
• Ensure the atelier operates with the highest standards of efficiency, discretion, and craftsmanship.

What Miss Sohee is looking for:

• At least 15 years' experience in haute couture, luxury evening-wear, or similar high-end fashion atelier environments.
• Extensive understanding of couture garment construction, fittings, hand-finishing techniques, and production timelines.
• Proven experience in atelier or production management, with strong leadership and planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills; able to liaise confidently with creative leadership, pattern cutters, and clients.
• Strong budget management, cost tracking, and time management abilities.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluent in English
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, production tracking systems, and workflow management tools.
• Discreet, professional, and capable of operating in a confidential and high-pressure couture environment.
• A natural leader with a calm, authoritative presence in the workroom.
• Passionate about precision, heritage craftsmanship, and design integrity.
• Resilient and proactive, with a solution-oriented mindset and commitment to excellence.
• Highly adaptable and able to work across creative and operational priorities.
• Additional language skills are a plus.

Application

Apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability and interest.