Tailor Flagship Amsterdam
WANTED: Tailor To help continue to promote the sustainable outdoor lifestyle, Fjällräven is calling all adventurers to join our dynamic team as a Tailor in our Amsterdam stores!
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WANTED: Tailor
To help continue to promote the sustainable outdoor lifestyle, Fjällräven is calling all adventurers to join our dynamic team as a Tailor in our Amsterdam stores!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Originally hailing from Ornskoldsvik, Sweden, Fjällräven has now spread its passion for the outdoors to every corner of the world. Through its focus on sustainability and its commitment to creating functional, durable, and timeless apparel, Fjällräven supports meaningful adventures in every environment.
Fjällräven Tailors elevate our guest experience and provide our guests with meticulous alterations and professional customizations to our outdoor gear. The ideal fitter/sewer will be familiar with technical fabrics and be motivated, results-oriented, and committed to providing outstanding customer service. Experience working in a retail environment is preferred as this is a customer-facing position, and you'll be expected to interact with guests.
As an on-the-ground ambassador in our retail store, you will promote our core values, including:
- Nature - Our goal is to connect people to spend time in nature and to protect our planet's natural systems.
- Economy - We produce and sell high-quality, durable products and continuously innovate to provide high-value to customers and to our business for many decades to come.
- Society - We practice good corporate citizenship in the communities where we are present and aim to be a net contributor to a well-functioning society everywhere we do business.
- Wellbeing - We aim to respect each individual's integrity, treat people fairly, encourage a balanced life, and offer personal development.
This position is based out of our stores in Amsterdam and will report directly to the Store Manager, Merk Haasert.
WHO YOU ARE
Requirements for this role:
- You have advanced experience in alterations/tailoring, mending, and repairing in retail, including: Working with all types of materials we make our products with - Wool, Down, Leather, etc.
- Hemming pants with various cuff styles
- Zipper replacement in trousers and parkas
- Shortening sleeves
- Repairing and patching garments
- Taking in and letting out seams
- Taking accurate measurements
- EU working permit
You have deep knowledge about safety and the proper use of all equipment in the shop, including:
- Industrial sewing machines
- Serger machine
- Button-press machine
- High heat irons and heat guns
- You have a passion for the environment and are a sustainable explorer of the outdoors.
- You are an effective communicator with experience in customer service and selling.
- You are efficient, organized, dependable, adaptable, and can prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- You effectively and respectfully collaborate with diverse teams to create a positive customer experience and inclusive workplace environment.
- You are comfortable with basic math and written English skills.
Sound like a great adventure?
We were hoping you’d say so. If you fit this profile for our Tailor, please complete our brief application now! Applications are processed continuously, and the position can be filled before closing. We look forward to reading your application!
Fenix Outdoor and Fjällräven celebrate diversity and are committed to continually striving to create and grow a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We aim to facilitate a safe, fair, and kind work environment where all feel welcome and can thrive
- Department
- Retail
- Locations
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
About Fjällräven
In 1960, Åke Nordin founded Fjällräven in his basement in the town of Örnsköldsvik in northern Sweden. Today the company’s timeless, functional and durable outdoor equipment enjoys a global presence and can be found in over 70 countries.
Fjällräven’s product range comprises outdoor clothing and accessories for men and women as well as backpacks, tents and sleeping bags. As a company, Fjällräven makes every effort to act responsibly towards people, wildlife and the environment and to encourage people to take an interest in outdoor life.
The company is the initiator of two popular outdoor events, Fjällräven Classic and Fjällräven Polar, which attract thousands of participants every year. Fjällräven is part of Fenix Outdoor AB.
Tailor Flagship Amsterdam
WANTED: Tailor To help continue to promote the sustainable outdoor lifestyle, Fjällräven is calling all adventurers to join our dynamic team as a Tailor in our Amsterdam stores!
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