Custom Tailor & Alterations Specialist

The Zip Yard Ballymena; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local tailoring service in Northern Ireland is seeking a skilled Seamstress/Tailor with a passion for fashion and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will perform alterations and repairs on garments, utilize both sewing machines and hand-sewing techniques, and work closely with clients to ensure their needs are met. Strong customer service skills and knowledge of garment construction principles are essential. This role promises to deliver exceptional tailoring services while ensuring customer satisfaction through high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using sewing machines and hand-sewing techniques is essential.
• Strong understanding of garment construction principles and fashion retail practices.
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients regarding their needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform alterations and repairs on various types of garments, ensuring a perfect fit and finish.
• Utilise sewing machines and hand-sewing techniques to create, modify and repair clothing items.
• Collaborate with customers to understand their specific requests.
• Conduct fittings with clients to assess garment adjustments and make recommendations as needed.

Skills

Sewing machine proficiency

Hand-sewing techniques

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Embroidery machine proficiency

Job description

A local tailoring service in Northern Ireland is seeking a skilled Seamstress/Tailor with a passion for fashion and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will perform alterations and repairs on garments, utilize both sewing machines and hand-sewing techniques, and work closely with clients to ensure their needs are met. Strong customer service skills and knowledge of garment construction principles are essential. This role promises to deliver exceptional tailoring services while ensuring customer satisfaction through high-quality workmanship.