Experienced Tailor/Seamstress Needed

Tom James Company; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO policy

401(k) plan

Job summary

Tom James Company’s Burlingame sales office is seeking a part-time Seamstress/Tailor or Master Tailor who delivers high-quality alterations with meticulous attention to detail. You will work in a fast-paced office environment, performing garment alterations for upscale clients and ensuring timely, professional finishes.

Strong garment construction knowledge and hand- and machine-sewing skills are required. The position offers hourly pay of $29, with PTO and a 401(k) plan.

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 multitask efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Make adjustments to men’s and women’s suits, shirts, coats, blazers, dresses, and trousers.
• Shorten/lengthen sleeves and trousers; taper sides and thighs; adjust collars.
• Take in/out waist, seat, and rise; ensure proper sizing for clients; deliver finished garments on time.
• Press, trim threads, and prepare client-ready alterations; maintain paperwork.

Skills

Tailoring skills

Garment construction knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Self-starter

Job description

Tom James Custom Clothing sales office in Burlingame, CA is seeking a part-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 24. Compensation for this position will be hourly at $29.

Tailor 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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$29 - $29 biweekly