Freelance Studio Tailor

Maze Impact SA.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A sustainable fashion company in Greater London seeks a tailoring team member to work on alterations and repairs of various garments. Ideal candidates will possess diverse tailoring skills and experience using industrial machines. They should also have strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to problem solve effectively. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and a supportive team environment focused on meaningful change in the fashion industry.

Benefits

London Living Wage and above

Free tailoring and repairs

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and efficient working patterns.
• Good written and spoken English skills.
• Ability to problem solve and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform alterations and repairs on high-end and everyday garments.

Skills

Tailoring experience in a variety of garments and fabrics

Comfortable using industrial machines

Knowledge of fitting garments and quality control

Experience in hand sewing and finishing

Customer interaction experience

Job description

We’re taking a stand against bad fits and broken things. We demand a change in standards, clothes that fit better and last longer. Clothes that save water, carbon, textiles, time and money from going to waste. We want to make change the new standard.

Our mission is to enable the enjoyment of fashion without damage to people or the planet.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

As part of our tailor team at our own studio, you’ll be working on alterations and repairs of items from high-end luxury to the everyday customer.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Tailoring experience in a variety of garments and fabrics
• Comfortable and capable using industrial machines such as overlocker and industrial irons

LOOKING FOR

We don’t expect you to have everything in this list, but if you have some of these skills as well as the core competencies, we’d love to hear from you.

• Knowledge of fitting garments, alterations, repairs, re-sizing and quality control
• Knowledge of various fabrics, material properties and clothing construction
• Knowledge of pattern cutting, hand sewing and garment decoration
• Experience in hand sewing and finishing, including the final decoration such as attaching buttons and labels
• Experience working with customers in person, pinning and customer interactions

ABOUT YOU

• Ability to maintain high standards between each order, with excellent attention to detail and efficient working patterns whilst delivering on time for deadlines
• Good written and spoken English skills
• You love to problem solve and collaborate with others to come up with effective solution
• You ask questions when unsure and provide insights to any challenges you face

WHAT WE OFFER

• London Living Wage and above - £13.15 to £15.50 per hour, depending on experience and time commitment
• Free tailoring and repairs through the SOJO app or web for up to 5 items per year
• An environment which values each team member’s hands, heads and hearts and doesn’t seek people to join as a cog in a machine.
• A positive, social and values-led working environment with other SOJO team members
• Involvement in a role and company with meaningful impact

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