Seamstress/Tailor in Central, West and North west London
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Seam are at the forefront of the sustainability movement, revolutionising clothes care & repair services. Through a simple two-sided marketplace, The Seam connects customers looking for clothes alterations or repairs to local, specialist Makers.
We are looking for freelance Makers (tailors/dressmakers/seamstresses/leather specialists) based in Central, West and North west London, with experience in working with garment alterations and mending (woven and knitted) to join our established Maker network.
As a Maker at The Seam you will:
- Manage your own booking requests, choose to accept new bookings when you want to take on more work.
- Be connected with customers who are in need of your specialist Making skills.
- Receive guidance from our specialist team in building on your client base and experiences, empowering you to convey clearly to customers your skill level and the types of jobs you most enjoy working on.
- Get access to our booking system which allows you to easily manage your bookings, customer payments and communications. Our safe payment system guarantees you don't have to chase any more customer invoices.
- Join a large community of specialist Makers and be invited to collaborate on projects and events.
- Be part of a movement that is shaping the future of sustainable fashion and circular business models.
Essential skills you should have:
- Qualification or certification relating to our industry (e.g Fashion Design degree, Tailoring studies) and a minimum of 5 years working in your specialist area.
- Experience in working with garment alteration and mending, or in other specialist areas such as leather, active wear or Cordwainer.
- An acute attention to detail and a sense of pride in your work.
- A highly empathic approach and the ability to communicate confidently with our customers.
Please apply with your CV, clearly outlining your relevant experience in the industry.
We look forward to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance
Salary: £20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Please provide your post code
Experience:
- seamstress/tailoring: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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 in Central, West and North west London roles across The Seam'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 £20 - £20 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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