Knitwear repair specialist
Operations
Dalston, London
Full-time, Part-time, Freelance

We’re taking a stand against bad fits and broken things. We demand a change in standards, clothes that fit better and last longer. Clothes that save water, carbon, textiles, time and money from going to waste. We want to make change the new standard.

Our mission is to enable the enjoyment of fashion without damage to people or the planet.

Apply by emailing [email protected]

JOB DESCRIPTION

As part of our tailor team at our own studio, you’ll be working on repairing the ever popular knitwear. We receive items from high-end luxury to the everyday customer, and we seek to deliver excellence to all. We offer darning and reknitting services for visible and invisible repairs, and will be looking to soon add customisation / 'artistic' repairs.

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Excellent visible darning skills
  • Able to repair through re-knitting as original (invisible mending)
  • Experience in various types of knitting stitches

ABOUT YOU

  • Ability to maintain high standards between each order, with excellent attention to detail and efficient working patterns whilst delivering on time for deadlines
  • Good written and spoken English skills
  • You love to problem solve and collaborate with others to come up with effective solution
  • You ask questions when unsure and provide insights to any challenges you face

WHAT WE OFFER

We are building a core studio team, and would love a knitwear specialist to be a part of that. If you're looking for something freelance, please still reach out.

  • Freelance option - £14 to £16 an hour
  • Employment option - London Living Wage to £28k
    • 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
    • Sick pay
    • Pension contributions
  • Free tailoring and repairs through the SOJO app or web for up to 5 items per year
  • An environment which values each team member’s hands, heads and hearts and doesn’t seek people to join as a cog in a machine.
  • A positive, social and values-led working environment with other SOJO team members
  • Involvement in a role and company with meaningful impact

Apply by emailing [email protected]

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