Tailor & Alterations Specialist (Full-Time)

Ziker Cleaners; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ziker Cleaners is seeking a Tailor Alterations/Seamstress for full-time work in South Bend, IN. The role focuses on completing fittings, alterations, and repairs to high standards while delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining professional interactions with coworkers.

Responsibilities include scheduling fittings, taking precise measurements, meeting deadlines (3 days before promised), and staying updated on garment fit best practices using both home and industrial sewing equipment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years sewing experience in apparel or specialty store.
• Strong customer service and retention skills.
• Attention to detail and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform alterations and repairs on a variety of garments per customer specs.
• Manage fittings with customers and take precise measurements.
• Maintain sewing deadlines and communicate timelines with customers.
• Manage supplies and machine maintenance; keep area tidy and safe.
• Communicate pricing, timelines and promises with customers; build rapport.
• Keep up to date with fashion and garment best-fit practices.

Skills

Sewing

Alterations

Customer service

Fittings

Time management

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Industrial sewing machine

Home sewing machine

Job description

Ziker Cleaners is seeking a Tailor Alterations/Seamstress for full-time work in South Bend, IN. The role focuses on completing fittings, alterations, and repairs to high standards while delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining professional interactions with coworkers.

Responsibilities include scheduling fittings, taking precise measurements, meeting deadlines (3 days before promised), and staying updated on garment fit best practices using both home and industrial sewing equipment.