SOJO In-House/Freelance Tailor London, England
Job description
Sojo In-House/Freelance Tailor
Job Title: In-House/Freelance Tailor
Location: Dalston
Salary: £23k - £33k dependent on experience
Terms: Freelance/part time permanent contract
We are here to revolutionise the fashion industry.
Sojo is a clothing alterations and repairs solution for businesses and consumers and we are one of the leading start-ups in the circular and sustainable fashion space. We are re-imagining the clothing repair and tailoring industry by bringing technology and convenience to a fragmented and highly skilled sector that has been unchanged since the 1800’s.
We are a sustainability-driven business. Reducing the negative social and environmental footprint of the fashion industry (and the wider world) is the driving force behind what we do. The vision of Sojo is a world in which clothes, and the people who make them, are valued in the way they should be and overconsumption is no longer the norm.
Our approach to life:
- Striving for excellence
- People orientated
- Results driven
- Transparency
- Optimism & Joy
Join our tailoring team:
We’re currently looking for freelance tailors to join our team and work in our SOJO studio based out of Dalston. It is a fast growing and exciting time at the company and we are looking for experienced tailors with a passion for Sojo and our values alongside the right technical expertise to contribute to fulfilling high volume orders with a fast turnaround time and to a good quality. The successful tailors will also be involved in helping co-design the operational processes within the Sojo studio alongside Monica, our Operations and Community Lead.
Key Competencies:
● 3 years of tailoring/repair experience in a variety of garments and materials including cotton, denim and satin.
● In-depth knowledge of fitting garments, alterations, repairs, re-sizing and quality control.
● In-depth knowledge of various fabrics, material properties and clothing construction.
● Sound knowledge of pattern cutting, hand sewing and garment decoration.
● Strong experience in hemming, taking in at the waist, zip repair, crotch repair, upsizing and shortening of the sleeves.
● Strong experience in hand sewing and finishing, including the final decoration such as attaching buttons and labels.
● Experience of working with all types of industrial sewing machines and other tailoring / repair equipment including an overlocker and industrial iron to a high standard.
● Ability to maintain high standards between each order, with excellent attention to detail and efficient working patterns whilst delivering on time for deadlines.
● Good written and spoken English skills.
● Desirable: A tailoring qualification.
Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):
● Taking lead on fulfilling Sojo’s day-to-day orders, including both alterations and repairs with the support of other tailors and studio interns.
● Making key decisions on the alteration and repair of customer garments, commonly including hemming, taking in at the waist, zip repair, crotch repair, upsizing and shortening of the sleeves, and the use of industrial irons and pressing machines.
● Ensuring Sojo orders are organised, labelled and packaged as part of the studio operational process flows alongside the support of other tailors and studio interns.
● Ensuring that sewing machines and other equipment are in good working order.
● Ensuring that the Sojo studio is kept clean and tidy alongside the rest of the studio team.
Key Attributes:
● You are willing to take the lead as one of Sojo’s first in-house tailors but also willing to learn, challenge and grow yourself throughout your Sojo journey.
● You have strong organisational skills when working with high volume orders.
● Your attention to detail is exceptional and you always want the best outcome for your garments and your customers to ensure high quality outputs.
● You maintain extremely high standards between each order and deliver on time.
● You strive to work with a level of excellence at all times no matter what challenges arise
● You have the ability to work on your own and in a team under time constraints.
● You ask questions when unsure and provide insights to any challenges you face.
● You love to problem solve and collaborate with others to come up with effective solutions.
What we offer:
● A well paid salary
● A positive, social and values-led working environment with other Sojo team members
● A beautiful tailoring studio to work from that is community focussed
● Involvement in a role and company with meaningful impact.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance, Internship
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Salary: £23,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What is your weekly availability for working as a freelance or part-time tailor at SOJO?
Experience:
- Tailoring/ Sewing: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Sojo_1001
Expected start date: 15/05/2023
