Seeking Experienced Tailor/Seamstress

Tom James Company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

A custom clothing sales office in Southfield, MI is seeking a full‑time Seamstress/Tailor or Master Tailor to excel in tailoring high-quality garments with attention to detail. The role involves making adjustments to suits and garments, managing client interactions, and maintaining a clean work environment. Candidates should have at least 5 years of tailoring experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Benefits include generous 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Adjust men's and women's suits and garments as directed.
• Ensure proper sizing and manage client interactions.
• Track detailed alteration production daily.
• Perform alterations, press finished garments, remove threads, and prepare for client delivery.
• Complete work promptly to meet customer delivery dates.
• Maintain a clean work area and complete daily paperwork.

Skills

Tailoring experience

Garment construction knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Tom James Custom Clothing sales office in Southfield, MI is seeking a full‑time Seamstress/Tailor or Master Tailor who excels in tailoring quality garments 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 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 (e.g., shorten/lengthen sleeves, taper sides, 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.
• Manage all interactions with professionalism.
• Track detailed alteration production daily.
• Perform alterations on all garments submitted for alteration, press finished garment, remove threads, and complete for client‑ready.
• Complete all work promptly to ensure customer delivery date.
• Maintain a clean work environment and maintain 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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