Seeking Experienced Tailor/Seamstress

Tom James Company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

A custom clothing firm located in Southfield, MI is seeking an experienced Seamstress/Tailor to provide high-quality alterations on men's and women's garments. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of tailoring experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a fast-paced work environment with a generous PTO policy.

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.
• Ability to perform high-quality workmanship including hand and machine work.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Self-starter and able to multitask with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Perform alterations on men's and women's suits, shirts, coats, and dresses.
• Ensure proper sizing of clients and manage all interactions with professionalism.
• Maintain a clean work environment and all required paperwork.
• Use hand and machine sewing to achieve high-quality workmanship.
• Maintain a clean work area and document daily work accurately.

Skills

Tailoring experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Tom James Custom Clothing sales office in Southfield, MI 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 30-35. Compensation for this position will be hourly or piece rate depending on the candidate.

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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