Tailor

Tom Ford Fashion; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Ford Fashion in San Diego is seeking a skilled Tailor to perform client fittings and alterations with exceptional service. You will work on the sales floor to enhance client confidence and drive sales through expert sewing and tailoring.

The role emphasizes accuracy, garment construction knowledge, and a customer-centric mindset, with focus on timely communication of repair timelines and teamwork with store leadership.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have excellent tailoring skills and knowledge.
• Fitting experience is required, preferably in a high luxury environment.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and pattern-making.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a brand ambassador by presenting garment details and providing styling recommendations during fittings.
• Assist clients on the sales floor to drive sales through expert technical knowhow.
• Complete alterations accurately and on time.
• Communicate expected timelines for garment repairs and alterations.
• Collaborate with Sales Associates to address and resolve client-related concerns efficiently.
• Support workload of other tailor team members as needed.

Skills

Tailoring skills

Sewing

Fabric knowledge

Job description

The Tailor is responsible for performing client fittings and product alterations with the highest level of client service. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Tailor contributes to the overall sales success of the store with their exceptional tailoring skills, knowledge and experience of materials and sewing techniques.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a brand ambassador by expertly presenting garment details and providing personalized styling recommendations during fittings.
• Work with clients on the sales floor to help to drive sales generation through expert technical knowhow and by instilling confidence.
• Complete work utilizing expert technical sewing skills, accurately and on time.
• Communicate expected timelines for all garment repairs and alterations.
• Provide solutions on potential issues within the Tailor Shop daily with the General Manager; partner with Sales Associates to address and resolve client-related concerns efficiently.
• Act as a team player by supporting the workload of other members of tailor team as needed.
• Excellent technical tailoring skills and knowledge; fitting experience is required – preferably in a high luxury environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of garment construction, and pattern-making skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and reliability.
• Exceptional customer-centric mindset
• Ability to lift or carry (pushing/pulling) up to 25 pounds (or more).
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach or squat to handle and stock merchandise
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods (4-6 hours)