Tailor Technician

Role Overview
The Tailor Technician is a skilled textile specialist responsible for the design cutting sewing and finishing of fabric elements used across custom event fabrications including upholstered furniture draping soft props costumes themed soft furnishings and textile-covered structural builds. This role requires both technical sewing proficiency and creative interpretation of design briefs to deliver high-quality textile outputs within project deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Pattern Making & Cutting: Develop and cut patterns for upholstery covers drapes soft props and custom textile elements from technical drawings and design briefs.
• Machine & Hand Sewing: Operate industrial sewing machines (flatbed overlock heavy-duty) for production sewing; apply hand-finishing techniques where required.
• Upholstery: Fabricate and fit fabric covers padding and foam upholstery for custom event furniture and seating.
• Fabric Knowledge: Select appropriate fabric types (stretch structural sheer heavy-duty) based on application requirements and client specifications.
• Custom Soft Props: Construct fabric-based props costumes and decorative textile elements according to design references.
• Alterations & Repairs: Modify and repair existing textile assets from the companys inventory as required.
• Sample & Prototype Making: Produce fabric samples and prototypes for client sign-off prior to full production.
• Textile Inventory: Track and manage fabric stocks trimmings threads and notions; flag replenishment needs.
• Collaboration: Liaise with designers carpenters and project managers to ensure textile elements integrate correctly with structural components
   

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a tailor or textile technician preferably in events theatre film or custom furniture/soft furnishings.
• High proficiency with industrial sewing machines (flatbed overlock walking foot) and hand sewing.
• Strong pattern-making and garment/upholstery construction skills.
• Broad knowledge of fabric types properties and appropriate applications.
• Experience with upholstery fabrication including foam batting and webbing.
• Ability to interpret design drawings mood boards and fabric specifications.
• Precision and attention to detail in seam finishing and quality of construction.
• Ability to work under tight production timelines without compromising quality.
   

Additional Information :

Typical Working Conditions
Environment: Must be able to work in a workshop environment which may include loud noise dust and heat with some on-site installation work.
Hours: May require working evenings weekends and holidays to meet event deadlines.
Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle tight deadlines and to work on site which may include lifting standing for long periods and working in varied conditions.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time