Full-Time

Seeking Experienced Tailor

Posted on 4/30/2024

Tom James Company

1,001-5,000 employees

Specializes in custom clothing and wardrobe services

Consumer Goods

Senior

Orlando, FL, USA

Required Skills

Communications

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
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Self-starter
Able to perform multiple tasks efficiently with a strong organization of time

Responsibilities

Make adjustments to men’s and women’s suits, shirts, coats, blazers, dresses, and trousers
Shorten/lengthen 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
Ensure proper sizing of clients, track detailed alteration production daily, perform alterations on all garments submitted for alteration, press finished garment, remove threads, and complete for client-ready
Complete all work promptly to ensure customer delivery date, maintain a clean work environment, maintain all required paperwork related to daily assignments

Tom James Custom Clothing sales office in Orlando, FL is seeking a full-time (40-hour) Seamstress/Tailor or Master Tailor who excels in his or her trade and possesses a talent for delivering the finest tailored clothing with excellent attention to detail.

Employees must be able to work quickly in a fast-paced office environment.

Tailor Job Summary:

Performs alterations as directed for our clients’ high-end garments and delivers professionally finished garments on time.

Demonstrates knowledge of fabric and standard 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 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

Ensure proper sizing of clients

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 for 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

40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

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.

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Tom James Company

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The Tom James Company, specializing in custom clothing, provides a highly personalized service experience through its vertically integrated business model. Utilizing advanced digital technology, the company excels in creating individualized wardrobe solutions. This approach not only positions them as a leader in the bespoke clothing industry but also fosters a culture of innovation and customer-centricity, making it an excellent workplace for those passionate about fashion and technology.

Company Stage

Pre-seed

Total Funding

$2.4M

Headquarters

Franklin, Tennessee

Founded

1966

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↑ 8%

2 year growth

↑ 7%