Tailor

Job Responsibilities

• Perform professional clothing alteration, repair, and tailoring services to meet customer needs and satisfaction.
• Execute a range of alteration services, including resizing, hemming, mending, replacing buttons, and other garment adjustments.
• Measure and fit garments for clients efficiently and accurately to ensure precision in tailoring.
• Repair and restore damaged or worn clothing, ensuring high-quality workmanship.
• Handle a variety of fabrics and garment types, including uniforms, specialty clothing, and personal garments, while using appropriate tailoring techniques.
• Operate and maintain sewing machines, irons, and other tailoring tools and equipment accurately and safely.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure the efficient completion of tasks.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing customer inquiries, providing tailoring advice, and ensuring client satisfaction with their orders.
• Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines to accommodate the tailoring and alteration schedule for customers.
• Follow established procedures and policies as required, including maintaining records of completed work and garment inventory.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in clothing alteration, repair, and tailoring services.
• High school diploma or equivalent (KCSE).
• Proficient in the use of sewing machines, irons, and common tailoring tools.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, sewing techniques, and fabric properties.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with precision, ensuring high-quality alterations and repairs.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with proficiency in English for both written and verbal communication.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.