Experienced Tailor/Seamstress

Tomjames; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Tom James Custom Clothing in San Antonio, TX seeks a skilled Seamstress/Tailor or Master Tailor to deliver the finest tailored garments with exceptional attention to detail. This is a fully on-site position with 40 hours weekly and piece-rate compensation.

Responsibilities include alterations for high-end garments, timely delivery, and maintaining quality workmanship with knowledge of fabric and garment construction for both men and women.

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 and able to perform multiple tasks with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts suits, shirts, coats, blazers, dresses, and trousers for men and women.
• Shortens/lengthens sleeves; tapers sides; lowers collars.
• Takes in/out waist, seat, and rise on pants; shortens/lengthens trousers.
• Tapers thigh and foot widths; ensures proper sizing for clients.
• Maintains professional interactions and tracks daily alteration production.
• Delivers finished garments on time; presses and trims.

Skills

Tailoring

Sewing

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

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.

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 environmentAdhere 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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