Senior Fitter & Tailor — Precision Alterations Expert

Alts; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alts, founded in New York City, seeks experienced Fitter Tailors to deliver expert alterations across menswear, womenswear, bridal, and specialty garments. You will conduct fittings, communicate garment recommendations, and collaborate with the studio team to ensure premium client experiences.

Candidates should bring 7–10 years of tailoring experience and 2–3 years of fitting, including fitting both men's and women's garments.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of professional alteration and tailoring experience.
• 2–3 years of fitting experience, plus at least 1 year fitting both men's and women's garments.
• Technically skilled with sewing machines and a broad range of alterations.
• Detail-oriented with a pride in precision and accuracy.
• Enjoys direct work with people and translating tailoring knowledge for clients.
• Strong listening, clear communication, and collaboration.
• Organized to manage production, priorities, and workspace.
• Collaborative mindset, contributing to team success.
• Growth-minded and eager to develop craft and skills.
• Professional in ownership, commitments, and representation of the brand.

Responsibilities

• Conduct professional fitting sessions and create a warm, welcoming client experience.
• Communicate garment recommendations, fit considerations, and alteration plans clearly.
• Partner with front-of-house to ensure a seamless fitting to pickup journey.
• Execute high-quality alterations using industrial sewing machines and tailoring equipment.
• Work across menswear, womenswear, and bridal garments and grow expertise in complex alterations.
• Demonstrate technical judgment when handling delicate or specialty fabrics.
• Maintain production pace while upholding Alts quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve technical skills and alteration capabilities.
• Inspect finished garments and address any alterations or quality concerns promptly.
• Support the Tailor Shop Manager and studio team to stay organized and productive.

Skills

Tailoring experience

Fitting experience

Attention to detail

Client-facing

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Professionalism

Quality craftsmanship

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Tailoring equipment

Job description

Alts, founded in New York City, seeks experienced Fitter Tailors to deliver expert alterations across menswear, womenswear, bridal, and specialty garments. You will conduct fittings, communicate garment recommendations, and collaborate with the studio team to ensure premium client experiences.

Candidates should bring 7–10 years of tailoring experience and 2–3 years of fitting, including fitting both men's and women's garments.