Full-Time

Tailor/Seamstress

Updated on 9/4/2026

Tom James Company

Tom James Company

1,001-5,000 employees

Custom clothing with digital wardrobe services

Compensation Overview

$21 - $24/hr

New Providence, NJ, USA

In Person

Category
Personal Care & Styling

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Requirements
  • 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 the ability to perform high-quality workmanship by hand and machine.
  • Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced office environment.
  • Ability to stand or sit for long periods.
  • Ability to adhere to the Office Support Manual and company policies and procedures.
  • Successful completion of a background and credit check is required as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
  • Perform alterations as directed for clients' high-end garments and deliver professionally finished garments on time.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of fabric and standard tailoring concepts and procedures while producing quality workmanship for men's and women's garments.
  • Adjust men's and women's suits, shirts, coats, blazers, dresses, and trousers.
  • Shorten or lengthen sleeves and trousers.
  • Taper garment sides, trouser thighs, and foot widths.
  • Lower collars.
  • Take in or let out trouser waists, seats, and rises.
  • Ensure proper sizing of clients.
  • Manage client interactions professionally.
  • Track detailed alteration production daily.
  • Perform alterations on all submitted garments, press finished garments, remove threads, and complete garments for client-ready delivery.
  • Complete all work promptly to meet customer delivery dates.
  • Maintain a clean work environment and required paperwork related to daily assignments.
Desired Qualifications
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Self-starter attitude.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently with strong time organization.

Tom James Company specializes in providing custom clothing through a vertically integrated service model, using a digital approach to offer tailored wardrobe services. This firm stands out in the fashion industry by supplying personalization at scale, leveraging advanced technologies to meet individual client needs efficiently. Such a commitment to tailored services not only fosters a culture of innovation but also positions them as leaders in custom clothing sector, making it an exceptional workplace for those passionate about fashion and technology.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Pre-seed

Total Funding

$2.4M

Headquarters

Franklin, Tennessee

Founded

1966

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