Seeking Experienced Tailor in New York City, New York at Tom James Company

Tailor Job Summary:

Looking for a full-time (40 hr per week) tailor to perform alterations as directed by clothing sales professionals for our clients' high-end garments and deliver professionally finished garments on time.

Must demonstrate knowledge of fabric and both standard and advanced tailoring concepts and procedures with quality workmanship for men's and women's garments.

Tailor Job Responsibilities and Duties:

To make adjustments to men’s and women’s suits, shirts, coats, blazers, dresses, and trousers. Included, but not limited to:

Shorten/lengthen and taper sleeves

Taper sides of garments

Lower collars

Take in/out trousers waist

Take in/out seat and rise on pants

Shorten/lengthen trousers

Taper trouser thighs and foot widths

Assist sales professionals with fittings on occasion

Manages all interactions with professionalism

Tracks detailed alteration production daily

Performs alterations on all garments submitted for alteration, presses finished garment, removes threads, and completes as client-ready

Completes all work promptly to ensure customer delivery date

Maintains a clean work environment and maintains all required paperwork related to daily assignments

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of tailoring experience in a retail or customer-service environment

Strong working knowledge of garment construction in men's and women's apparel and ability to perform high-quality workmanship including hand and by machine

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail

Self-starter

Able to perform multiple tasks efficiently with a strong organization of time

Working Conditions:

- Standing or sitting for long periods

- Fast-paced environment

- Adhere to all policies as outlined in the Office Support Manual and all Company practices and procedures

Benefits include a generous PTO (Paid Time Off) policy and a 401(k) plan. We are looking to fill the position immediately.

An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a background and credit check. Employment offer will include a 90 day review of tailor’s work to ensure quality and standards are being met.

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