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Tailor Technician

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerJobsforhumanity
LocationRiyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted4 months ago

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 company's 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

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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.

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.

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