Head Tailor at Amani Advisory

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.
• 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 provide guidance to 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.