Tailor

Surmesur; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission program

Clothing allowance

60% employee discount

Job summary

Surmesur in Ontario is seeking a hands-on Tailor to own the quality and precision of our garments and to play a key role in the client experience. You’ll ensure fit standards and manage client expectations with precision.

You will execute high-level alterations across jackets, trousers, vests and shirts, ensure fit standards, manage timelines, support fittings with the styling team, and collaborate with the Branch Manager on recurring fit challenges.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of menswear tailoring experience.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and fit.
• Advanced alteration experience across jackets, trousers, vests, and shirts.
• Experience with industrial machines (hemming, serger, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Execute high-level alterations (jackets, trousers, vests, shirts — full scope).
• Ensure every garment meets Surmesur’s fit standards.
• Manage alteration timelines and client expectations with precision.
• Support fittings alongside the styling team when needed.
• Identify fit issues quickly and propose clean, effective solutions.
• Maintain an organized, professional tailoring space.
• Collaborate with the Branch Manager on recurring fit challenges and improvements.

Skills

Menswear tailoring

Garment construction

Alterations

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

Industrial machines

Job description

Tailor – Surmesur

Who we are

At Surmesur, we’re redefining the custom clothing experience. Our boutiques are built around one goal: delivering a true “wow” moment, through exceptional fit, thoughtful design, and a highly personalized client journey. We don’t just make suits. We build wardrobes, confidence, and presence.

Our culture (what we actually care about)

• Be better – We’re always refining, improving, and raising the bar
• Be creative – We value ideas, innovation, and personal style
• Take action – We move fast and deliver for our clients
• Have fun – We take the work seriously, not ourselves

What you’ll do

This is a hands-on, high-impact role. You’ll own the quality and precision of our garments and play a key role in the client experience.

• Execute high-level alterations (jackets, trousers, vests, shirts — full scope)
• Ensure every garment meets Surmesur’s fit standards
• Manage alteration timelines and client expectations with precision
• Support fittings alongside the styling team when needed
• Identify fit issues quickly and propose clean, effective solutions
• Maintain an organized, professional tailoring space
• Collaborate with the Branch Manager on recurring fit challenges and improvements

Who you are

• Passionate about tailoring, craftsmanship, and fashion
• Detail-obsessed — you notice what others miss
• Fast, efficient, and accountable under pressure
• Comfortable working independently and with a team
• Solutions-driven — you don’t just flag problems, you fix them
• Adaptable and open to new tools, processes, and ways of working

What you bring

• 5+ years of menswear tailoring experience (preferred)
• Strong understanding of garment construction and fit
• Advanced alteration experience across jackets, trousers, vests, and shirts
• Experience with industrial machines (hemming, serger, etc.)
• Ability to diagnose fit issues and execute precise corrections
• Strong time management and organizational skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Commission program
• Clothing allowance +60% employee discount
• Ongoing training and development
• A fast-growing brand with real opportunity to grow your role
  

If you care about craftsmanship, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team that’s building something meaningful, we’d love to meet you.