Seamstress/ tailor
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are a seeking an experienced seamstress or tailor for our atelier in Central London, who offers a high quality alterations service.
The ideal candidate must be a tailor specialising in both high-end womenswear and menswear luxury brands. have a solid understanding of alterations methods and how to work with different types of fabrics and sewingmachines.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- at least 5 years experience as a tailor/ seamstress in high-end brands.
- Trained with good tailoring skills to perform ladies and mens garments alterations using industrial sewing machines.
- Proven sewing experience of an extremely high standard.
- Committed and organised with good time keeping.
- ability to sew and hand stitch to an exceptionally high standard.
- understand the needs and requirements of the customer and fitting.
- Fitting garments on customers to determine how the alterations should be done.
- work on all types of materials.
- English speaking.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Salary: £15.00-£25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Sewing: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Professional Seamstress/tailor
Expected start date: 01/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Seamstress/ tailor roles across Perstailors's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £25 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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