UPHOLSTORY
Experienced Upholsterer
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Company Description
Upholstory is a bespoke furniture manufacturer that partners with leading interior designers across the UK to create unique, high-end furniture pieces. With over 30 years of experience, the company is known for exceptional craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and innovative design. A team of skilled artisans collaborates closely with clients to bring their visions to life and deliver furniture that exceeds expectations. Upholstory uses sustainably sourced, premium materials to ensure durability, beauty, and functionality in every piece. The company’s portfolio and projects can be viewed via its Instagram presence at @upholstory.
Role Description
This full-time, on-site Experienced Upholsterer role is based in Staines-Upon-Thames. The Experienced Upholsterer will work on bespoke furniture pieces, including measuring, cutting, and fitting fabrics, foams, and fillings to frames, and executing both traditional and modern upholstery techniques. Daily responsibilities include:
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- Stripping and reupholstering existing furniture
- Building and shaping padding
- Fitting springs
- Finishing seams and trims
- Ensuring high-quality, consistent workmanship
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The role involves close collaboration with designers and colleagues to interpret design briefs, meet project specifications, and maintain production schedules. The Experienced Upholsterer will also help maintain a safe, organized workshop, care for tools and equipment, and uphold Upholstory’s standards of quality and craftsmanship.
Qualifications
- Strong upholstery craftsmanship, including traditional and modern techniques, fabric cutting, padding, spring fitting, and finishing.
- Experience working with bespoke and high-end furniture, with a focus on precision, attention to detail, and quality control.
- Ability to read and interpret design briefs, sketches, and measurements, and to translate them into finished pieces.
- Practical skills in hand tools and machinery commonly used in upholstery, with commitment to safe working practices.
- Good communication and collaboration skills for working with designers, colleagues, and clients.
- Strong time management, organization, and ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines.
- Previous experience as an upholsterer in a workshop or manufacturing environment; experience with luxury or bespoke furniture is an advantage.
- Understanding of materials, including fabrics, foams, fillings, and frames; interest in sustainable and quality materials is beneficial.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to continuous improvement in processes and craftsmanship.
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