Head Tailor needed at Amani Advisory

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Job title : Head Tailor

Job Location : Lagos

Deadline : November 21, 2024

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Job Summary 

  • 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.

How to Apply for this Offer

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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