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Part-Time Tailor

West Vancouver, British Columbia
Mid Level
part_time

Top Benefits

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process

About the role

Job Description We believe that clothes — and how you make them — can make a difference. Since 1853, we’ve been obsessed with innovation to meet people’s needs. We invented the first blue jean. And we reinvented khaki pants. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines for our manufacturing partners. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. A company doesn’t last 160 years by standing still. It endures by reinventing itself, striving to delight its consumers, winning in the marketplace, and by remaining true to its values. We employ more than 17,000 people around the world – supporting great brands, including Levi’s®, Dockers® and Denizen®. Our employees are committed to innovation, creativity and collaboration. Put simply, if you’re looking for a new opportunity, this is a great place to grow your career.

Key Responsibilities: - Executes and is responsible for basic alteration services (i.e. Hemming, patch and repair, tapering, etc.) and more technical alterations (e.g. Fitting/tailoring items other than jeans, where more technical equipment is necessary; detailed appearance altering processes.) - Exemplifies and possesses strong customer service skills to elevate our clients experience. - Educates and trains store teams on customer offerings and services provided by the Tailor Shop.

Job Requirements: - Thorough understanding of denim industry and current/upcoming trends. - Understanding of textiles and fabrics with proven skills in sewing, tailoring and textile repair. - Awareness of design and details strong communication skills both internally and externally.

Education: - Bachelors or Associates Degree preferred - Formal Training in apparel design preferred

Experience: - Minimum of 3 years of sewing/tailoring experience and a strong knowledge of jeans construction - Thorough knowledge of machines used in the sewing of denim products.

Physical Requirements: - While performing the duties of the job the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear, use hands to type and utilize the tools of tailor shop. - The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, lift, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Schedule Requirements: - Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including evening and weekend shifts

LOCATION West Vancouver, BC, CAN

FULL TIME/PART TIME Part time

Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account. Levi Strauss & Co. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the Recruiter if you require accommodation during the recruitment process. Informing the Company that you require an accommodation will not impact the selection process in any way, either favorably or negatively.

About Levi Strauss & Co.

Retail Apparel and Fashion
10,000+

You’re an original. So are we.

We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do.

We just might be the original startup. Our brands — Levi’s®, Dockers®, Beyond Yoga®, Denizen® and Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ — stand for freedom and self-expression around the world. And for more than 170 years, we’ve used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world.

There’s plenty of room to make your mark here. We employ more than 15,000 people around the world, and this is a place where everyone contributes to the conversation.

Levi Strauss & Co. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.