Custom Tailoring
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Custom Tailor to join our team in Naples, Florida. This is a temp-to-hire position with a pay rate of $45–$55+ per hour, based on experience and technical skill. Compensation may exceed $50 per hour for highly experienced tailors. While housing is not directly provided, assistance finding or coordinating housing may be available for qualified candidates. Local candidates within approximately 60 miles of Naples are preferred, but qualified candidates from other Florida areas or elsewhere in the U.S. may also be considered. The role involves performing high-quality custom tailoring on suits and luxury garments, constructing complete suits from start to finish, and maintaining exceptional craftsmanship for a high-end clientele.
Requirements
- Proven professional experience in custom suit tailoring required
- Experience must go beyond standard ready-to-wear alterations
- Strong knowledge of traditional tailoring and garment-construction techniques
- Ability to work on a complete suit from beginning to completion
- Experience with working buttonholes and hand-finished details
- Experience altering shoulders, collars, sleeves, and other structural areas
- Ability to sew men’s clothing, women’s clothing, or both; area of specialization should be clearly identified
- Functional/professional English required for effective workplace and customer communication
- Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and craftsmanship required
Nice To Haves
- Experience with luxury or recognized tailoring retailers is highly valued
- Traditional, artisan, or family-based tailoring experience is also highly valued
Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality custom tailoring on suits and luxury garments
- Construct and tailor complete suits from start to finish
- Shorten and lengthen suit jacket sleeves while respecting technical construction limits
- Work with functional and finished buttonholes
- Create and repair hand-finished buttonholes
- Perform structural alterations to shoulders, collars, sleeves, and jackets
- Tailor men’s and/or women’s garments according to individual measurements and specifications
- Maintain exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail
- Deliver work appropriate for a high-end, professional clientele
Benefits
- Assistance finding or coordinating housing may be available for qualified candidates
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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