Tailor - Womens - 59th Street

Brobston Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brobston Group in New York is seeking a garment alterations specialist to sew garments, perform alterations, and repair items while delivering a positive customer experience and on-time results.

You will handle sleeves, backs, sides, collars and bodices, complete minor repairs, explain services to customers, meet deadlines, reduce waste, and support profitability. Requirements: high school diploma and 1–2 years of direct experience; flexible retail schedule; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be able to sew garments and perform alterations with accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Flexible, able to adapt to changing priorities and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Sew garments and perform basic to advanced alterations (sleeves, backs, sides, collars, bodices).
• Complete minor repairs and replace buttons.
• Explain alteration services to customers and respond to inquiries.
• Meet customer specifications and deadlines while reducing waste and supporting profitability.

Skills

Sewing

Alterations

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sewing machine

Job description

Summary

Perform garment alterations and repairs while supporting store operations and providing a positive customer experience. Deliver accurate, high-quality work on time and according to customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Sew garments and perform basic to advanced alterations, including work on sleeves, backs, sides, collars, and bodices.
• Complete minor repairs and replace buttons.
• Explain alteration services to customers and respond to inquiries.
• Meet customer specifications and deadlines while reducing waste and supporting profitability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of direct experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work a flexible retail schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, perform physical tasks, and frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds.