Upholsterer

Make and repair furniture with soft, padded têxtile covering features, such as armchairs, sofas and bedheads.
- This involves choosing, measuring, cutting, fitting and sewing fabric and leather materials. Upholsterers work on household furnishings.
- Work with interior designers to coordinate fabrics, furnishings, patterns and colors.
- Repair frames, refinish exposed wood and mend fabrics. Adjust, stretch or replace webbing; replace padding or springs; secure furniture elements. Attach fasteners, buckles, trim and accessories.
- Assemble and place together all parts of furniture and auxiliary items such as furniture legs and cushions. They may also fit springs or special mechanisms.
- Follow instructions or blueprints to assemble the furniture, and use hand tools and power tools.
- To select the correct materials for the job and upholster items according to the design specifications. They may also work to restore and refurbish items such as couches, chairs, and car seats.
- Interpreting design orders and creating upholstery stencils.
- Selecting and sourcing upholstery materials.
- Dismantling furniture for upholstery preparation.
- Measuring and cutting leather or fabric with the aid of design stencils.
- Installing foam and batting to the furniture framework.
- Installing and repairing furniture webbing and seating springs.
- Stretching out and installing fabric or leather coverings.
- Stitching, gluing, and nailing fabric into place.
- Smoothing out imperfections.
- Conducting quality checks on completed orders.
- Proven work experience as an upholsterer.
- Excellent design skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Ability to draw and interpret design templates.
- Knowledge of upholstery tools including hot knives, nail guns, and sewing equipment.
- Ability to lift, pull, and manipulate heavy objects.

**Salary**: QAR1,000.00 - QAR2,500.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Doha: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Upholsterer: 8 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Certificate of Employment (preferred)