Experienced Tailor/Seamstress

Tom James Company; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO policy

401(k) plan

Job summary

Tom James Company in San Antonio, TX is seeking a full-time Seamstress/Tailor or Master Tailor with a strong track record in delivering premium, client-ready garments. The role requires on-site work in a fast-paced retail environment, with a 40-hour work week and piece-rate compensation based on alterations completed.

Responsibilities include performing alterations with attention to detail on men’s and women’s garments, managing production daily, and ensuring timely delivery and professional

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years tailoring experience in a retail or customer-service environment.
• Strong working knowledge of garment construction in men’s and women’s apparel and ability to perform high-quality workmanship including hand and by machine.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter and able to perform multiple tasks efficiently with good time organization.

Responsibilities

• Make adjustments to men’s and women’s suits, shirts, coats, blazers, dresses, and trousers.
• Shorten/lengthen sleeves.
• Taper sides of garments.
• Lower collars.
• Take in/out trousers waist.
• Take in/out seat and rise on pants.
• Shorten/lengthen trousers.
• Taper trouser thighs and foot widths.
• Ensure proper sizing of clients.
• Manage interactions with professionalism.
• Track detailed alteration production daily.
• Perform alterations on all garments submitted for alteration, press finished garments, remove threads, and prepare for client delivery.
• Complete work promptly to meet customer delivery dates.
• Maintain a clean work environment and complete required paperwork daily.

Skills

Tailoring expertise

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Tom James Custom Clothing sales office in San Antonio, TX is seeking a full-time Seamstress/Tailor or Master Tailor who excels in his or her trade and possesses a talent for delivering the finest tailored clothing with excellent attention to detail.

Employees must be able to work quickly in a fast-paced office environment. Weekly hours for this position are 40. Compensation for this position will be based upon our Piece Rate structure.

This is a fully on-site position, with attendance required.

Job Summary:

Performs alterations as directed for our clients' high-end garments and delivers professionally finished garments on time.

Demonstrates knowledge of fabric and standard tailoring concepts and procedures with quality workmanship for men’s and women’s garments.

Tailor Job Responsibilities and Duties:

To make adjustments to men’s and women’s suits, shirts, coats, blazers, dresses, and trousers. Included, but not limited to:

• Shorten/lengthen sleeves
• Taper sides of garments
• Lower collars
• Take in/out trousers waist
• Take in/out seat and rise on pants
• Shorten/lengthen trousers
• Taper trouser thighs and foot widths
• Ensure proper sizing of clients
• Manages all interactions with professionalism
• Tracks detailed alteration production daily
• Performs alterations on all garments submitted for alteration, presses finished garment, removes threads, and completes for client-ready
• Completes all work promptly to ensure customer delivery date
• Maintains a clean work environment and maintains all required paperwork related to daily assignments

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of tailoring experience in a retail or customer-service environment
• Strong working knowledge of garment construction in men’s and women’s apparel and ability to perform high-quality workmanship including hand and by machine
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter
• Able to perform multiple tasks efficiently with a strong organization of time

Working Conditions:

• Standing or sitting for long periods
• Fast-paced environment
• Adhere to all policies as outlined in the Office Support Manual and all Company practices and procedures

Benefits

include a generous PTO (Paid Time Off) policy and a 401(k) plan. We are looking to fill the position immediately.

An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a background and credit check.

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