Sojo In-House Tailor London, England
Job description
Sojo In-House Tailor
Job Title: In-House Tailor
Location: Central/East London
Salary: £23k - £33k dependent on experience + Equity Options in the company
Terms: Full time/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
Empower those around you
We value people, their personalities and their experiences. We are fully committed to becoming a company that reflects the wider world, through the people who work here, those who we work with and those who support us.
Transparent sustainability
We understand that we live in an imperfect world: not everyone, ourselves included, can be constantly as sustainable as we would like to be. We can however act with the right intentions and celebrate when we get things right, just as we do not hide our failures and strive to improve ourselves.
Love the challenge
We strive to be the best version of ourselves, whether that is personally or professionally. We push ourselves to do the best we can.
Join the Sojo family
We’re currently looking to hire our very first Sojo in-house tailors to help take the brand and its operations to the next level of growth during which is an exciting time for the company. We’re looking for tailors with a passion for Sojo and our values alongside the right technical expertise to lead on fulfilling high volume orders coming through to Sojo’s first studio. The successful tailors will also be involved in helping co-design the operational processes within the Sojo studio and Sojo’s learning academy alongside Monica, our Operations and Community Lead.
Key Competencies:
● 3 years of tailoring/seamster 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 competitive salary package + Equity Options within the company
● A positive, social and values-led working environment with other Sojo team members
● A beautiful and well lit tailoring studio to work from that is community focussed
● 30 days holiday (including public holidays) and day off on your birthday.
● A self-development allowance for contributions towards your learning.
● Involvement in a role and company with meaningful impact.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance, Internship
Salary: £23,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Tailoring/ Sewing: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
