Sample Seamstress

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Superbalist Full time

We're looking for people who:
- are decisive
- are continuously learning & improving
- think big
- are proactive
- obsess about the customer and the customer experience
- are accountable
- collaborate
- are trustworthy, approachable and open minded
- simplify processes and solve complexity
- diverse and inclusive


If that sounds exciting to you, then you may be right for Superbalist, and ready to help us build SA's biggest and best fashion retailer.


The Role


We are looking for a highly talented
Sample Seamstress to join our Cape Town Vertical Design team to be responsible for timeous and accurate sewing of samples as specified by the Designer and Pattern Maker.

This position
reports to the Design Room Manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • Make garments without samples
  • Need to be able to do all operations on a garment i.e. zip insertion, pleating, ruching etc.
  • Must be versatile and able to operate efficiently on all sewing machines
  • Knowledge of basic machine setting a requirement
  • Must be able to use the correct needles depending on the fabric quality being used
  • Must be able to identify pattern problems while making up the garment
  • Raise construction issues early and find alternatives to improve minute rate
  • Be able to read the measurement specification sheet and do critical measurements on the garment
  • Cutting knowledge and fabric reaction knowledge
  • Must be able to complete a garment in a set time frame with the correct quality specifications
  • Must be able to iron

Key Requirements

  • Matric / Grade 12 or relevant experience
  • Must be able to read and write
  • Multiple Ladieswear product type knowledge and construction methods
  • Min 5 years working experience in the clothing industry in a similar role

Key Competencies

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Work well within a team
  • Quality Conscious
  • Work efficiently and accurately
  • Good communication with Designer and Pattern Maker
  • Superbalist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference._

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