Costume Workshop Supervisor

Aka Recruitment

are proud to be working with an established and loyal client of ours to bring you this exciting and unique Costume Workshop Supervisor role. Working within a family run business you will incompass both hands on duties, as well as managing a small and loyal team. This is a full time permanent position covering hours of Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm, because this is a niche position the salary available is up to £40k (Depending on experience)

Job

Duties Include:

To manage the day-to-day activities & workflow of the team.

Coach, mentor and instruct the team, providing support as required.

Ensure the effective handling of customer enquiries.

Oversee the management of key dance school accounts

Construct costumes & dancewear from start to finish using sewing machines, over lockers,

Coverstitch & bar tack machines, together with hand finishing techniques.

Create, work with and adapt patterns.

Fabric Cutting

Work with a variety of fabrics, including stretch fabrics, lycra & tulle.

Work closely with the dancewear design team to create & produce off-the-shelf

dancewear garments.

To work with individual customers to produce bespoke tutus & costumes made to order

Oversee the sourcing and acquisition of fabrics and accessories

Ability and willingness to multi-skill to support the wider team

Requirements

Minimum 2 years in making costumes

Experience in sewing and using machines as well as different techniques

Experience in using over lockers and cover stitch machines

Strong customer service skills

Reasons to apply:

Family run business

Strong salary basic

Unique and varied position

This is a rare role that has come available within a busy and thriving business. The key for this role is the hands on experience with sewing and costume design, supervisor experience isn't essential.

To apply for this role, please send your CV in confidence to us here at Aka Recruitment, job reference for this role is Aka
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