Tailor, Levi's, Market Street, San Francisco, CA

levistraussandco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco seeks a part-time Tailor to deliver a best-in-class tailoring experience and support shop operations. You will perform hemming, repairs and fittings while delivering excellent service and guidance to customers.

This role emphasizes denim expertise, fashion awareness, and teamwork with store leadership. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of sewing/tailoring experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of sewing/tailoring experience, denim construction knowledge.
• Strong sewing machine operation and alteration skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic alteration services (hemming, patching, repair, tapering) and advanced tailoring as needed.
• Exemplifies strong customer service to enhance client experience.
• Resolve tailoring-related concerns in alignment with store policy.
• Collaborate with store management on elevated customer issues.
• Educates and trains store teams on tailoring services offered.
• May assist with training Tailors within district/region on Levi's tailoring standards.
• Follow store policies and procedures; engage customers with Levi's omni experience.
• Handle cash and Tailor Shop merchandise operations efficiently.

Skills

Sewing

Tailoring

Customer service

Denim knowledge

Flexible schedule

Education

Formal apparel design training (preferred)

Tools

Sewing machines

Industrial tools

Job description

Levi Strauss & Co. isn't your typical retailer. We've been pushing boundaries since 1873, inventing the blue jean, redefining khakis, and breaking barriers with size-inclusive activewear. We champion sustainability and ethical practices. Our brands (Levi's®, Dockers®, Beyond Yoga®) stand for freedom and self-expression.

Reporting to the Store Manager, Tailors are consumer centric, open minded, proactive, and think beyond the task. You are responsible for delivering a best-in-class Tailoring experience and excellent product for all consumers through a variety of functions and procedures relating to customer service, sales, and Tailor Shop operations.

We're looking for a Tailor who shares our values:

• Embraces Originality and Integrity : You share our passion for fashion and understand the importance of our brand heritage.
• Empathy for Customers and Co-workers : You add positivity to our store culture.
• Demonstrate Courage: You lead with our values.
• Drives Performance: You're results-oriented and support the team.

You'll support the leadership team to success:

• Executes and is responsible for basic alteration services (i.e. Hemming, patch and repair, tapering, etc.) and more technical alterations (e.g. Fitting/tailoring items other than jeans, where more technical equipment is necessary; detailed ap pearance altering processes.)
• Exemplifies and possesses strong customer service skills to elevate our clients' experience.
• Resolve tailor-related consumer concerns in a manner consistent with company policy and with consumer satisfaction in mind.
• Partner with store management on elevated consumer issues.
• Educates and trains store teams on customer offerings and services provided by the Tailor Shop.
• May support with training Tailors within district and/or region on Tailor processes and Levi's Tailoring standards.
• Comply with all Levi's® Stores policy, procedure, and programs, able to follow directives of store management
• Suggest looks that incorporate the latest trends and current promotions based on the consumer's needs consistent with Levi's® service approach.
• Promote Levi's® omni experience by engaging consumers with Red Tab Loyalty program.
• Efficient handling of all cash and Tailor Shop-related merchandise operations and procedures in compliance with store policy.

The role requires someone who:

• Has a thorough understanding of denim industry and current/upcoming trends.
• Understands textiles and fabrics with proven skills in sewing, tailoring and textile repair.
• Has awareness of design and details strong communication skills both internally and externally.
• Is fashion savvy and interested in current trends.
• Enjoys being busy and juggling multiple tasks.
• Is available to work a flexible schedule to meet, including evening, weekend and holidays.
• Is able to lift up to 40 pounds, as well as constant standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching overhead, and climbing ladders with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Has reliable transportation.
• Must be 16 years old.
• Has a minimum of 3 years' sewing/tailoring experience, a strong knowledge of jeans construction, and a thorough knowledge of machines used in the sewing of denim products.
• Formal training in apparel design preferred but not required.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vets

LOCATION

San Francisco, CA, USA

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Part time

FILL DATE

This position is expected to be filled by 01/17/2027.