PT Fit Tailor

The Brooks Brothers Group

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Paid time off
Overtime pay
Flexible schedule
Employee discount

Job summary

The Brooks Brothers Group in Palo Alto is seeking a Fitter/Tailor to join our Alterations team. You will deliver expert garment alterations with a focus on customer service and quality, meeting Brooks Brothers standards.

Responsibilities include sewing, measuring, hemming, and fitting garments to customer specifications, while upholding brand practices and productivity goals. The role requires professionalism and a commitment to client satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Skills

Attention to detail
Team player
Time management
Adaptability
Self-motivated

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, December 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM

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.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to position offered and work experience. In addition to your salary, Catalyst Brands offers a benefits package, including health care (medical, prescription, dental, vision), company paid life insurance and long term disability, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off programs starting with minimum 15-days based on role, overtime pay (if hourly), flexible work schedule, and a generous employee discount program (all benefits are based on eligibility).

  • health care (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
  • company paid life insurance
  • long term disability
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • paid time off programs starting with minimum 15-days based on role
  • overtime pay (if hourly)
  • flexible work schedule
  • generous employee discount program (all benefits are based on eligibility)

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).

Catalyst Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristics”).

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
  • Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
  • Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
  • Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
  • Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.
  • For Stores & Distribution Centers : Bend, lift, open and move product and fixtures up to 50 lbs., as needed.

Please note that the deadline for submitting your application for this position is three weeks from the date the job posting was published.

Send posting compliance concerns to WAcompliance-sm@jcp.com . This email is only for compliance concerns. Do not send compliance questions to the Company's retail locations or to the corporate office.

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