Senior Tailor & Alterations Specialist

The Brooks Brothers Group; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brooks Brothers Short Hills store is seeking a PT Fit Tailor to deliver expert alterations and fabric advice, ensuring garments meet client expectations. As part of the Alterations department, you will work closely with the store team to provide high-quality tailoring with precision.

The role requires a minimum of five years tailoring experience, knowledge of clothing construction, and flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Tailoring

Fitting

Fabric knowledge

Customer service

Retail experience

Tools

Sewing machines

Alteration tools

Special order tools

Job description

The Brooks Brothers Short Hills store is seeking a PT Fit Tailor to deliver expert alterations and fabric advice, ensuring garments meet client expectations. As part of the Alterations department, you will work closely with the store team to provide high-quality tailoring with precision.

The role requires a minimum of five years tailoring experience, knowledge of clothing construction, and flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.