A luxury Womenswear Bridal/Haute Couture brand in Nigeria is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Bridal / Haute Couture Tailor (Full-Time)
Responsibilities:
Creating bespoke tailored pieces from start to finish, using the finest traditional sewing and tailoring techniques (from pattern making to cutting to tailoring)
Choosing appropriate construction techniques and interfacing/interlining fabrics to reach the highest level of quality for each style
Cutting, mounting, hand and/or machine sewing and pressing of all parts of the tailored garments
Performing toile and fabric fitting for the tailored garments and making the necessary alterations to achieve a perfect fit
Coaching and supporting team members
Sewing of wedding dresses, woven jackets, tailored suits, couture dresses and other custom-made women’s clothing
Sewing all apparel fabric types from light weight silks to delicate lace to chiffon and organza as well as twill and denim.
Present at fittings to understand and assist in executing alterations
High knowledge in corsetry construction for wedding dresses and other bespoke dresses
Tailoring figure-fitting garments for both slim and plus-sized women
Working closely with the Creative director in order to execute her design ideas
Requirements:
Indonesian citizen
Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Minimum 8 to 10 years experience in tailoring
Strong experience in sewing wedding dresses & tailored suits for women is a must
Ability to safely use different types of industrial sewing/tailoring machines
Good hand/eye coordination
Ability to create garment patterns to be used for cutting
Very knowledgeable on various fabrics and sewing techniques for them
Very knowledgeable on complex cutting techniques excellent garment construction knowledge
Superior hand and machine sewing skills
High attention to detail and good finishing
Able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Good communication skills and ability to work with others, as a team