In-House Tailor - Chicago Showroom (Full-Time)

Proper Cloth; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Custom clothing allowance

Employee discount on items beyond1

Free lunches & snacks

Health benefits (medical, dental, vis​

401(k) with match after one year of em

Job summary

Proper Cloth is seeking a Full Time In-House Tailor for our Chicago Showroom. You will perform alterations on jackets, trousers, denim, and outerwear to achieve optimal fits and service clients with expert fittings.

You will collaborate with client advisors, follow standard alteration practices, and help maintain workflow and quality across the shop. Featuring a generous clothing allowance, health benefits, and a salaried position at $62,000/year, this role emphasizes craftsmanship, teamwork,

Qualifications

• Experience in menswear alterations, including made-to-measure tailoring.
• Ability to manage a tailor shop or studio and lead alterations workflow.
• Proficient hand sewing and garment construction with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with fabrics, color, and fit considerations for menswear.

Responsibilities

• Perform alterations on made-to-measure suiting, jackets, trousers, denim, and outerwear.
• Assist clients on showroom floor with fittings, pinning, and advice on fixes.
• Apply guidance from the Manager of In-House Tailoring to Chicago showrooms.
• Keep showroom team updated on alteration standards and process changes.
• Manage the tailor shop's workflow, turnaround times, and organization.
• Maintain equipment and keep workspace clean and efficient.

Skills

Alterations

Time management

Teamwork

Fabric knowledge

Color perception

Communication

Leadership

Hand sewing

Garment construction

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Google Workspace

iOS

Job description

About Proper Cloth

Proper Cloth is one of the most respected names in premium menswear, with showrooms in three states and more on the way. We’re a values-driven company built on craftsmanship, great fit, and exceptional client service, and we offer real opportunities to grow with us.

The Role

We’re looking for a Full Time In-House Tailor to work in our Chicago Showroom’s tailor shop. As an in-house tailor, you will provide an extra level of service to our customers by providing necessary alterations that will give our clients their best fits in jackets, trousers, casual pants, denim, and outerwear. We strive to deliver an extraordinary shopping experience, and as an in-house tailor you will be instrumental in accomplishing this goal. We're a small team and the right person has the potential to make a big difference.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform alterations on made-to-measure suiting, jackets, trousers, denim, and outerwear to Proper Cloth’s quality standards
• Assist client advisors on the showroom floor with fittings, pinning, and advice on the best fixes for common fit issues
• Put guidance from the Manager of In-House Tailoring into practice in Chicago so all our showrooms stay consistent
• Keep the showroom team current on alteration standards and any process changes
• Manage the tailor shop’s workflow, turnaround times, and organization
• Maintain equipment and keep the workspace clean and efficient

• Previous experience in menswear alterations, including made-to-measure suiting
• Experience managing a tailor shop or independent studio is a strong plus
• Expertise with industrial sewing machines used in alterations, including blind-stitch, serger, straight-stitch machines, and industrial steam irons
• Proficient in hand-sewing and garment construction, while maintaining an open mind when presented with new ways to execute various alterations
• A keen sense of color perception and fabric types
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Comfort with iOS systems and Google Workspace
• A calm, composed demeanor in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with a team and ensure Proper Cloth’s promise of excellence is maintained in all alterations
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills as this will be imperative while getting the showroom team up to date on standards and occasional changes
• A professional appearance and manner that reflects the Proper Cloth brand

Who you are:

• Reliable, punctual, and someone your team can count on
• Positive, friendly, and eager to keep learning
• A natural collaborator who works well with the showroom manager and client advisors to get every client the best fit
• Proud of your craft and committed to getting every detail right
• A great leader who can work with the showroom manager and client advisors to ensure our clients get the best fit possible
• Excited to learn everything there is to know about menswear and Proper Cloth!

• Generous custom clothing allowance!
• Employee discount on items beyond clothing allowance
• Free lunches & snacks
• Salaried at $62,000/year
• Full health benefits, medical, dental vision, life
• 401(k) with match after one year of employment
• Access to One Medical Membership