seamstress

The Mascot Company; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative costume design company in Calgary is seeking a Seamstress / Costume Designer. This hybrid role involves making both made-to-measure garments and alterations, requiring 1-2 years of related experience. Candidates should possess a secondary school certificate and various personal suitability skills. The position offers flexible hours and starts as soon as possible.

Benefits

Piece work

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years in tailoring, designing, dressmaking, or related garment production.

Responsibilities

• Make made-to-measure garments according to customer and manufacturing specifications.
• Fit, alter and repair garments as required.
• Make, alter or re-style fur garments and accessories.
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand.
• Select and modify commercial patterns to specifications.
• Design patterns to fit measurements.
• Mark, cut and sew fabric.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title

Seamstress / Costume Designer

Posted

November 17, 2025 by The Mascot Company

Location

Calgary, AB T3A 5Z8

Work arrangement

Hybrid (requires both in person and remote work)

Compensation

Hourly: $20.00 to $30.00 (negotiated). 20 to 40 hours per week.

Minimum wage is guaranteed.

Employment type

Permanent, Part-time leading to full-time. Flexible hours; to be determined.

Start date

Starts as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Make made-to-measure garments according to customer and manufacturing specifications
• Fit, alter and repair garments as required
• Make, alter or re-style fur garments and accessories
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand
• Select and modify commercial patterns to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fit
• Design patterns to fit measurements
• Mark, cut and sew fabric

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years in tailoring, designing, dressmaking, or related garment production.

Area of specialization

• Seamstress
• Tailor

Type of materials

• Cotton or synthetic
• Nylon
• Polyester or synthetic
• Textiles and leather

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits

• Piece work

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-01

Source

Job Bank #3445807

Vacancies

2 vacancies