Seamstress jobs in United Kingdom

About Washmen

Established in 2015, Washmen is your go-to app for outsourcing your dry cleaning and laundry. An award-winning pioneer in its industry, Washmen is well recognized for its quality, consistency, and convenience. Washmen’s mission is to replace your washing and drying machine using state-of-the-art technology and a user-friendly app. The service is aimed at people who lead busy lives and need quick solutions for tasks that consume big chunks of their day.

Washmen operates in Dubai & Abu Dhabi and caters to more than 50,000 users. Washmen’s offices in Dubai, Beirut & Istanbul are home to a steadily growing team of young professionals.

Job Description

We are seeking to hire a tailor who will be responsible for preparing luxury clothing based on the customer's preferences.

Responsibilities

1. Taking precise measurements of customers to ensure that clothing fits correctly.
2. Designing and creating new garments from scratch or altering existing garments to fit a customer's needs.
3. Sewing, cutting, and fitting fabrics to create high-quality garments.
4. Repairing damaged clothing or altering clothing to meet a customer's preferences (e.g., beads, crystals, zippers, buttons, hooks).
5. Restyling old or outdated garments based on customer specifications.
6. Operating sewing machines, irons, and other tools to complete projects.
7. Providing excellent customer service by answering questions and providing recommendations on garment care, fit, and style.
8. Maintaining a clean and organized work area and equipment.
9. Keeping up-to-date with new trends, fabrics, and techniques in the fashion industry.

Job Requirements:

1. Tailors may work in a variety of settings of the laundry setup.
2. Must have strong attention to detail, be skilled with a variety of fabrics and tools, and have excellent communication skills to work with customers to ensure they are satisfied with their garments.
3. Holds at least 4-5 years of UAE experience managing high-end fabrics and stitching.
4. Must have worked with wedding gowns, sequins, pattern-making skills, traditional saris and abayas, and have hands-on knowledge working with men’s suits and winter jackets.