CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Looking for careers in the fashion industry? LookSmart Alterations is always looking for extraordinary individuals to join the team. We currently have positions vacant for Tailors, Sewing Machinists, Shop Managers and Customer Service waiting for you. With our on-going training, you will extend your tailoring, management, dressmaking, fashion and customer service knowledge which inline, will help you advance in your career. In fact approximately 15% of our existing franchisees started as LookSmart staff working as tailors, shop managers and even customer service staff.

LookSmart has over 120 branches across New Zealand and Australia so if you have a passion for fashion, apply now!

To be successful in applying for positions vacant you must meet the requirements outlined below.

Tailor or Sewing Machinist

This role requires tailors and machinists to have experience in clothing alterations and repairs. LookSmart aims at providing high quality service and require our tailors and sewing machinists to have an eye for detail ensuring delivery of the highest standards. Applicants will also need to have knowledge of current fashion trends, styles and body shapes to be able to help communicate and advise customers of options and best fit when required. This exciting position will be a gateway for future prospects within the company.

The following are required:
Experience with industrial machines required
Customer service skills required
Must speak, write and understand English
Computer skills are required
Ability to work under pressure and be a team player
Dressmaking experience is a bonus

Customer Service

If you are customer focused with a positive attitude and have the ability to work under pressure this position is for you. Fantastic communications skills is a must as you will not only be looking after customers but also communicating with our tailors and sewing machinists. You must have an eye for detail and ensure tailors and sewing machinists have all the details to execute a flawless job on customer’s orders. Career prospects within the company available for successful applicant.

The following are required:
Customer service experience in similar industry required
Must speak, write and understand English
Computer (POS) skills are required
Ability to work under pressure and be a team player
Tailoring and garment pinning skills preferred but not required

Shop Manager

This role requires highly motivated dedicated individuals who are success driven and can work under pressure. The ideal applicant will have a passion for fashion and a drive to succeed in meeting and exceeding targets. You will need to be flexible with availability to work across a 7 day roster. The role consist of the day to day running of the shop which includes the following below but not limited to:

Opening and closing of shop
Managing workflow for smooth operation
Training staff and enforce operations guidelines
Assist in staff roster
Invoicing and banking at store level
Liaising with Head Office to ensure high productivity and performance
Stock control

The following are required:
At least 5 years experience in a similar position in the fashion retail industry
Customer service skills required
Must speak, write and understand English
Computer skills are required
Fashion or tailoring experience is a bonus