Seeking Experienced Tailor/Seamstress

Tom James Company; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

Tom James Company in New Providence, NJ is seeking a part-time Seamstress/Tailor who excels in tailoring and has a keen eye for detail. The successful candidate will perform alterations on high-end garments, ensuring timely delivery and quality craftsmanship.

Ideal applicants should have at least 5 years of tailoring experience, strong knowledge of garment construction, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include generous PTO and a 401(k) plan. Immediate filling of the position is desired.

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 techniques.

Responsibilities

• Make adjustments to men’s and women’s suits, shirts, and trousers.
• Ensure proper sizing of clients.
• Track detailed alteration production daily.

Skills

Tailoring experience in retail

Knowledge of garment construction

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Job description

Tom James Custom Clothing sales office in New Providence, NJ is seeking a part-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 16-24. Compensation for this position starts at $21-24, based on experience.

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

• 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
• Manage all interactions with professionalism.
• Track detailed alteration production daily.
• Perform alterations on all garments submitted for alteration, presses finished garment, removes threads, and completes 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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