Dressmaker Bogotá, Colombia

Nordicrecruiters; Bogotá; On-site; COP 13,392,000 - 21,204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance from day one

Competitive salary and benefits

On-site role in international studio

Job summary

Nordicrecruiters is seeking a skilled Dressmaker for an on-site role in Bogotá. You will support garment alterations and repairs in a dynamic, international studio environment, using sewing machines, irons and other tailoring tools.

Applicants should have proven tailoring experience, strong fabric knowledge, and the ability to work independently while delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Native or fluent Spanish with strong written and verbal communication.
• Proven experience as a tailor, seamstress, dressmaker or similar alteration/repair role.
• Skilled use of sewing machines, irons, needles, threads and related tailoring tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Good knowledge of different fabrics and alteration techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform garment alterations, hemming, resizing and adjusting seams for best fit.
• Repair damaged garments by sewing tears, replacing components and restoring quality.
• Operate sewing machines, irons and other tailoring equipment safely.
• Monitor tailoring material inventory and notify when supplies run low.
• Maintain accurate records of all garments and completed tasks.
• Keep the workspace clean, organized and compliant with safety standards.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Time management

Tools

Sewing machines

Irons

Needles & threads

Job description

Are you ready to bring your tailoring talent to a new opportunity in Bogotá a lively, growing city with rich culture and professional potential? We are looking for a skilled Dressmaker to join our team and support garment alterations and repairs within a dynamic, international studio environment.

What youll do

• Perform garment alterations, including hemming, resizing, adjusting seams and lengths as required, ensuring perfect fit and finish.
• Repair damaged garments by sewing tears, replacing zippers, buttons or other components as needed, restoring items to high-quality standards.
• Operate sewing machines, irons, and other tailoring equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor inventory of tailoring materials and notify management when supplies run low.
• Maintain accurate records of all assigned garments, completed alterations, repairs and workflow tasks.
• Keep the workspace clean, organized and compliant with safety and hygiene standards.

What were looking for

• Native or fluent Spanish strong written and verbal communication is required.
• Proven experience as a tailor, seamstress, dressmaker or in a similar garment-alteration/repair role.
• Skilled use of sewing machines, irons, needles, threads and other tailoring tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to deliver precise, high-quality work on every garment.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines efficiently and adapt to shift work if required.
• Good knowledge of different fabrics and appropriate alteration or repair techniques.

Whats on offer

• Competitive salary and a benefits package.
• Private health insurance from day one.
• A fully on-site role within an international and diverse work environment, offering a chance to grow professionally.a
• Opportunity to live and work in Bogotá a vibrant capital city rich in culture, diversity and growing professional opportunities in creative and studio-based industries.

If you enjoy working with your hands, have a passion for garment construction and repair, and are excited about building your career while experiencing life in Bogotá we would be delighted to receive your application.