• Application Deadline: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head Tailor


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Art / Crafts / Languages 
  

As Head Tailor, your role is to oversee all tailoring operations, ensure the garments meet the highest quality standards, provide expert alterations, and manage a team of tailors. The ideal candidate must have a keen eye for detail and understand current fashion trends, fabrics, and garment construction.

Responsibilities:

• Perform complex tailoring tasks, including fitting, cutting, sewing, and altering garments to customer specifications.


• Interpret fashion sketches and create garment patterns.


• Conduct detailed garment fittings and consultations to understand clients' needs.


• Ensure all garments are finished to the highest standard and delivered on time.


• Supervise and guide junior tailors and seamstresses, ensuring their work meets company standards.


• Train and mentor team members, improving their technical skills and knowledge.


• Organize workflow to ensure efficiency and manage workload distribution among the team.


• Inspect finished garments to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency in alterations and bespoke creations.


• Address and resolve any issues related to garment production or alterations.


• Ensure all materials used are of high quality and appropriate for the task.


• Handle client complaints or concerns related to alterations or tailoring work.


• Maintain equipment, such as sewing machines, and ensure they are in working order.


• Ensure smooth integration of tailoring services with sales within the business.


• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.

Person Specification:

• Formal training or certification in tailoring or fashion design.


• Experience working in high-end fashion or bespoke tailoring.


• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in tailoring, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.


• Expertise in garment construction, alterations, and fabric handling; ability to work with different types of fabrics (e.g., wool, silk, cotton).


• Exceptional precision and attention to detail to ensure the highest quality of workmanship.


• Up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends, styles, and tailoring techniques


• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.