Fitter/Tailor - Victoria Center

JCPenney; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Job summary

Brooks Brothers is seeking a Fitter/Tailor in Charleston, SC to deliver expert alterations and fabric knowledge to our customers. You will work within Alterations, report to the Store Manager, and represent the brand with exceptional service on the sales floor.

You should have strong attention to detail, a team-oriented mindset, and flexibility to work varying hours. The role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in a retail setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' tailoring experience.
• Knowledge of clothing and shirt construction and fabrics.
• Previous experience in a retail environment or custom clothing sales.
• Flexible scheduling including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Sew, measure, hem, and fit garments to customer needs using approved methods.
• Meet productivity goals and utilize Brooks Brothers systems.
• Provide high level customer service and maintain store cleanliness.
• Repair or replace defective garment parts such as pockets, zippers, buttons, and linings.
• Represent Brooks Brothers with professionalism and adhere to policies.

Skills

Tailoring experience

Garment construction knowledge

Customer service

Retail environment familiarity

Tools

Special order tools

Job description

Overview

The Fitter/Tailor contributes to the Brooks Brothers customer relationships by delivering quality garments to our customers. As a member of our Alterations department, the Fitter/Tailor provides expert alterations and fabric expertise to our customers in a timely manner while providing outstanding service to our clients.

The Fitter/Tailor reports to the Store Manager.

Who You Are:

• Demonstrates an attention to detail and quality of work.
• Team player with a desire to provide exceptional service.
• Operates with a sense of urgency and effectively completes assigned responsibilities.
• Able to adapt to change and takes on more responsibilities.
• Self-motivated; seeks personal growth and development.

Responsibilities

As the Fitter/Tailor you will:

• Achieve personal productivity and assist in meeting Brooks Brothers productivity goals.
• Sew, measure, hem, and fit garments to meet customer needs, using the Brooks Brothers approved methods and specifications.
• Utilize Brooks Brothers systems to meet productivity goals.
• Provide highest level of quality and customer service within established call dates.
• Repair or replace defective garment parts such as pockets, zippers, buttons, and linings.
• Demonstrate and comply with company best practices, policies, procedures, and associate policies as outlined in the Associate Handbook.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, neat, and organized store environment.
• Work with store team to ensure seamless workflow.
• Represent the brand as a true ambassador, adhering to Brooks Brothers code of conduct, dress code and legendary service expectations.
• Model our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.

Qualifications

You will also have:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in tailoring.
• Knowledge of clothing and shirt construction and fabrics.
• Previous experience in a retail environment or in custom clothing sales.
• Scheduling flexibility to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required to meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to communicate with customers on the sales floor.
• Proficient in special order tools, fabrics and programs.

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift 5-10 pounds consistently.
• Long periods of sitting.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, arms, legs and feet.
• Lifting, balancing, stooping and handling of materials.
• Constant use of hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, manipulating and moving materials.
• Ability to see details at close range, distant range, color and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable qualified employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

What you get

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com

Pay Range

USD $18.00/Hr -USD $25.25/Hr.