Sample Seamstress at Superbalist.com

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