Tailor

Epic MenswearThis link will open in a new window; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic Menswear in Surrey, BC seeks an on-site garment tailor with experience in making tailored clothing and fur items. The role involves precise cutting, sewing, and finishing to meet customer specifications, including hats and accessories, with careful attention to fit and fabric behavior.

Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and demonstrate strong manual dexterity, pattern modification skills, and a collaborative team spirit in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• Experience in tailoring or garment construction is a plus.
• Attention to detail and manual dexterity are essential.

Responsibilities

• Make made-to-measure garments according to customer and manufacturing specifications.
• Fit, alter and repair garments as required.
• Lay out, cut, sew and press materials to make hats.
• 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 school graduation certificate

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

1 to less than 7 months

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Make made-to-measure garments according to customer and manufacturing specifications
• Fit, alter and repair garments as required
• Lay out, cut, sew and press materials to make hats
• 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

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TYPE OF MATERIALS

• Cotton or synthetic
• Furs and skins
• Nylon
• Polyester or synthetic
• Satin
• Silk
• Textiles and leather
• Velvet or pile fabrics

AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE

• Alterations
• Designing
• Dressmaking
• Repair
• Restyling
• Tailoring
• Fabrication

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Public transportation is available

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Hardworking