Do you need a job?
We are always seeking that special type of person who can sew and patternmake (either/or) and who have a professional, quality finish to every garment! Do you have something special to offer!
THE ROLE
We need a very experienced dressmaker/seamstress who can work about 30 hours (approx) on a contract basis, with the possibility of more hours.
No two orders are the same, often being quite complex and creative.
You will need to live in Auckland (for pick up's and drop off's). All our contractors are local (we like to support the local community)!
You will need to be made of "tuff stuff" as this role is for the hardy, experienced sewers (and patternmakers). If you just sew at home for friends and family... this role may be too full-on (sorry, but we are being honest and straight-up-and-down with you, right from the start)!
If you have the passion and drive and completely LOVE doing sewing and patternmaking - then yes - we definately want to hear from you!
WORK ETHIC
We work on each order, knowing the customer actually wears each garment, they are "not just a job."
We expect each of our contractors to keep this in mind and work under this philosophy. You can always tell in the finished product, which approach you had! A "she'll be right mate" attitiude is not for us!
Be a perfectionist! Snip those threads and take the time to view the final garment. Give it a once-over and take that time to make sure everything is as it should be - and better!
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WORKFLOW
Workflow is usually fairly regular, but as this position is on a contract basis, the applicant must understand the work may be sporadic, and can fluctuate at certain times during the year.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED
- Outstanding attention to detail
- You must have consistent results. We need to know wee can rely on you to deliver every time
- A "Can Do" attitude is essential to this varied and rewarding role
- You must have advanced dressmaking skills and have full garment construction knowledge. Without this base of understanding, you will find it too hard (you need to know your stuff)!
- Accuracy is essential
- To actively work with the Company Directors hands-on
- Be a part of a cooperative team and give suggestioins where you can! Many brains at work is better than one, after all!
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KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
- You need to be extremely competent in your skills, as you will learn exponentially with each order that you do
- Be able to work well under pressure and sometimes with tight deadlines
- Be able to work with different fabric combinations and produce consistantly high quality garments
- You must be able to use your initiative to think on your feet and outside the square
- You need to be able to take instruction and not be afraid to ask questions - we don't bite!
- A good sense of humor and great attitude and work ethic
- Be available and flexible emough to do remedial work if required
- Be able to take constructive criticism and learn on the job
- Sometimes remedial work is required - it happens to be best of us!
- Be understanding to the instructions given, to get the job done
YOU MUST OWN YOUR OWN...
- Overlocker
- Domestic or industrial sewing machine
- You will need to be able to sew woven and knit fabrics
- You will need to have access to an excellent roll hem foot, walking foot & teflon foot), as difficult fabric combinations are often ordered
- Iron and ironing board
- Transport for deliveries and drop-offs and pick ups
- Mobile phone and computer (for emails)
It is imperative that you have a clean, spacious work area with clean and sound working equipment (you will be working from your own home/workshop.
We pay our contractors well for the quality work they do. If you have the skills, you will be paid accordingly!
Still interested? Apply now! Send us an email with your Covering Letter and CV - tell us who you are and what you can do!
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