ABOUT THE ROLE

Esperanza Printworks is looking for a creative, skilled and dependable Tailoring and Fashion Designer to join our team in Kasungu. You will design and produce quality garments for our customers, from custom-made outfits to uniforms and branded clothing, while giving excellent service and delivering orders on time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Applicants should have a Certificate or Diploma in Tailoring and Fashion Design from a recognized institution of higher learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, cut, sew and finish garments according to customer requirements
• Take accurate customer measurements and record them properly
• Advise customers on styles, fabrics, colours and designs
• Produce custom orders, uniforms and branded clothing
• Make alterations and repairs to garments
• Ensure all orders meet quality standards and are completed on time
• Operate and maintain sewing machines and other tailoring equipment
• Keep the workshop clean, organized and safe
• Manage fabrics, materials and supplies, and report when stock is running low
• Keep records of orders, payments and customer details

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong sewing, pattern-making and garment construction skills
• Creativity and good knowledge of current fashion trends
• Ability to sketch designs or turn customer ideas into finished garments
• Good attention to detail and finishing
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Basic record-keeping and numeracy skills
• Ability to use industrial and domestic sewing machines

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Honest and reliable
• Presentable and well-organized
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Self-motivated and proactive

• Design, cut, sew and finish garments according to customer requirements
• Take accurate customer measurements and record them properly
• Advise customers on styles, fabrics, colours and designs
• Produce custom orders, uniforms and branded clothing
• Make alterations and repairs to garments
• Ensure all orders meet quality standards and are completed on time
• Operate and maintain sewing machines and other tailoring equipment
• Keep the workshop clean, organized and safe
• Manage fabrics, materials and supplies, and report when stock is running low
• Keep records of orders, payments and customer details

• Strong sewing, pattern-making and garment construction skills
• Creativity and good knowledge of current fashion trends
• Ability to sketch designs or turn customer ideas into finished garments
• Good attention to detail and finishing
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Basic record-keeping and numeracy skills
• Ability to use industrial and domestic sewing machines

• Certificate or Diploma in Tailoring and Fashion Design from a recognized institution of higher learning.