Embroidery Specialist
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Embroidery Specialist to join our Made to Measure team here at Harrods.
About the Role
As demand for bespoke services continues to grow at Harrods, we are dedicated to offering our customers truly personalised experiences. The ability to customise garments to exact specifications enhances our already exceptional service offerings.
In this role, you will play a vital part in our Made to Measure team, supporting the Made to Measure Manager in driving this unique business to its full potential. Based in our Tailors’ Workroom, you will collaborate closely with tailors and fitters, applying your embroidery expertise to elevate bespoke garments. With an allocated workload, you will ensure each piece meets the highest standards of craftsmanship while adhering to deadlines.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract. As part of your application, please upload your portfolio showcasing your embroidery work.
About You
With a strong background in embroidery and a passion for craftsmanship, you will thrive in Harrods’ dynamic and customer-focused environment. While the pace and expectations are high, this role offers an incredible opportunity to develop your skills and expertise.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A genuine passion for craftsmanship and sartorial heritage
- Proficiency in embroidery techniques across a variety of materials
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering the highest quality standards
- Self-motivation and curiosity, with a drive to expand your product and industry knowledge
- Integrity and transparency, valuing collaboration and trust within the team
- Resilience and problem-solving skills, embracing challenges to find creative solutions
About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
Uniquely You
Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our
Additional Information:
Time Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Department:
Bespoke Alterations (Alexis Marcy)
What We Do
As many lives, generations, cultures and stories pass through our doors, our mission remains unchanged: to serve the needs and aspirations of our customers, to create new stories and bring moments of delight. Whomever they are and wherever they come from, our customers can always expect to be treated with grace, courtesy, and care. #TogetherHarrods
Open since 1834 by Charles Henry Harrod and now owned by Qatar Holding Authority, we are truly unique - a house of maisons, a modern atelier, a workshop of wonders, a convener, patron and celebrator of the world’s finest. Known around the world as one of the great luxury emporiums, we offer a transformative experience to customers who know that true value of exceptional goods and services lies beyond price. We are committed to excellence and artistry, inspired to reinvent and surprise, ensuring our position as a leader in the category.
Our people are our strength - their unique personalities and their desire to exceed expectations are what enables us to make the impossible possible for our customers.
Our customers are at the heart of our success. They’re the reason we exist, and we never forget it. And we’re always looking for new exceptional people who want to connect to them, to delight them and to become part of our story