Job Description
We are looking to hire a highly-skilled tailor to construct, alter, modify, and repair garments for our customers. The tailor's responsibilities include restyling old or outdated garments based on customers' specifications, sewing zippers, buttons, hooks and eyes, or snap fasteners onto garments as needed, and assisting customers in selecting suitable fabric. You should also be able to prepare completed garments for pick-up by ironing out creases and removing chalk marks.
Duties and Responsibilities
Discussing design, alteration, or repair requirements with customers to ensure that their specifications are met.
Taking customers’ measurements using a tape measure.
Accurately recording customers' measurements, instructions, and preferences.
Attaching labels to customers' garments to prevent any errors.
Modifying garments according to customer instructions, which includes tapering pant legs, lining sheer garments, removing pockets, and adding padding.
Altering garments to improve comfort and fit, which includes shortening sleeves or straps, narrowing lapels, as well as taking in or letting out seams.
Repairing customers' garments, which includes patching or sewing tears and holes.
Constructing garments for customers based on their design ideas, specifications, and preferences.
Providing customers with cost estimates for the construction of customized garments.
Qualifications and Experience
Proven experience working as a tailor for at least 3 years.
Sound knowledge of fabrics as well as clothing design and construction.
The ability to use a sewing machine.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Outstanding sewing skills.
Effective communication skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Detail-oriented.
How to Apply
Applications to be sent via email on keith@appointment.co.zw or via WhatsApp number 0773473845. Note that only successful candidates will be responded to and no applications will be considered after deadline day. Phone calls and WhatsApp calls are prohibited.
