About the position
Are you a skilled and passionate upholsterer looking for a new opportunity to showcase your talent? Join our team at Village N Life, a leading Travel and Hospitality company, and contribute your expertise to create high-quality, customized upholstered furniture. We are seeking a talented Upholsterer to join our team and play a key role in producing exceptional pieces that exceed our customers' expectations. You will service all the hotels in the group from our workshop in Maitland.
Responsibilities:
- Upholstery Skills: Utilize your expertise in upholstery techniques to transform raw materials into aesthetically pleasing, comfortable, and durable upholstered furniture.
- Customization: Collaborate with clients, designers, and other team members to understand specific requirements and preferences for custom furniture orders.
- Precision and Detail: Pay meticulous attention to detail in cutting, sewing, and fitting fabrics, ensuring precision in every step of the upholstery process.
- Quality Control: Conduct thorough quality checks on completed pieces to ensure they meet the highest standards of craftsmanship and design.
- Material Knowledge: Stay updated on industry trends, materials, and techniques to enhance your skills and contribute to the continuous improvement of our products.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with other artisans, carpenters, and designers to bring collaborative projects to life.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as an Upholsterer, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of upholstered furniture projects.
- Proficient in various upholstery techniques, including but not limited to fabric cutting, sewing, and stapling.
- Excellent understanding of different fabrics, materials, and their suitability for various furniture types.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality craftsmanship.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good communication and collaboration skills.
- Physical stamina and dexterity to handle the demands of the job.
- Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for staying updated on industry trends.
- Excellent Industry contacts for sourcing of materials
Desired Skills:
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years Textile / Apparel / Furnishing
