Superbalist - Sample Seamstress

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, 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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