Experienced Tailor/Seamstress Needed

Tom James Company
Southfield, MI
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward professionals with retail or customer-service tailoring experience comfortable with high-quality garment alterations.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of retail tailoring experience and a focus on client-ready results
    — “Minimum of 5 years of tailoring experience in a retail or customer-service environment”
  • Individuals who can manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain a clean, organized workspace
    — “Able to perform multiple tasks efficiently with a strong organization of time”
  • Professionals skilled in both hand and machine garment construction techniques
    — “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”

Things to consider

  • This role requires on-site presence in Southfield, MI with no remote flexibility implied
    — “This is a full-time, on-site position averaging 30–35 hours per week”
  • The position is contingent on passing a background and credit check
    — “An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a background and credit check”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in delivering high-quality, client-ready garments in your resume and interview responses
    — “is committed to delivering perfectly tailored, high-quality garments”
  • Emphasize your ability to track daily production and manage assignments effectively
    — “Tracks detailed alteration production daily”
  • Showcase your expertise in both hand and machine tailoring techniques
    — “ability to perform high-quality workmanship including hand and by machine”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
    — “Fast-paced environment”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Delivering perfectly tailored garments
  • Managing daily alteration production
Typical background
5 years of tailoring experience

Skills & requirements

Required

TailoringGarment ConstructionAttention To DetailCustomer Service

Preferred

Retail Experience

Stack & domain

TailoringGarment ConstructionAlterationsCommunicationAttention To DetailSewing

About the role

Original posting from Tom James Company via Lever

Tom James Custom Clothing sales office in Southfield, MI is seeking a full-time Seamstress/Tailor or Master Tailor. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled professional who takes pride in exceptional craftsmanship, has outstanding attention to detail, and is committed to delivering perfectly tailored, high-quality garments.

This is a full-time, on-site position averaging 30–35 hours per week. Compensation is offered on either an hourly or piece-rate basis, depending on the candidate's experience, skills, and preference.

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

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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An EEO Employer

Source: Tom James Company careers (Lever)

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