Haute Couture Atelier Manager

Key Responsibilities:

* 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.
Requirements:
* 15+ years of 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; additional languages are a plus.
* 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.

Key Traits:

* 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. Job Title: Atelier Manager
Location: West London Atelier
Department: Couture Atelier
Reports To: Founder & CEO & Creative Director

We are a prestigious Haute Couture fashion house known for our dedication to craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless elegance. Our collections and bespoke creations are the result of meticulous attention to detail, artisanal techniques, and close collaboration between design and atelier teams. We are seeking an experienced Atelier Manager to oversee and lead our couture atelier operations, ensuring every garment is executed to the highest standard, on time and within cost efficiency and budget.
The Atelier Manager plays a pivotal role in the smooth functioning of the couture atelier. Responsible for managing the critical path of
both seasonal couture collections and bespoke client commissions, the Atelier Manager ensures timely delivery, efficient workflow, and
clear communication across departments. This is a senior-level role requiring deep industry experience, exceptional organisational skills, and a strong understanding of couture production.