In-House Tailor - Chicago Showroom (Full-Time)

Proper Cloth • Chicago, IL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Proper Cloth is hiring a full-time In-House Tailor for its Chicago showroom tailor shop. The tailor provides alterations to help clients achieve a great fit in made-to-measure suits, jackets, trousers, casual pants, denim, and outerwear, contributing to an exceptional shopping experience. The role works closely with client advisors and the showroom manager, applies guidance from the Manager of In-House Tailoring, and helps maintain consistent alteration standards across showrooms. The tailor also manages the shop’s workflow, turnaround times, equipment, and workspace.

Requirements

• Previous experience in menswear alterations, including made-to-measure suiting.
• Expertise with alteration equipment, including blind-stitch, serger, and straight-stitch industrial sewing machines, and industrial steam irons.
• Proficiency in hand-sewing and garment construction, with openness to new alteration methods.
• A keen sense of color perception and fabric types.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Comfort using iOS systems and Google Workspace.
• A calm, composed demeanor in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain Proper Cloth’s quality standards.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional appearance and manner that reflect the Proper Cloth brand.
• Reliable, punctual, positive, friendly, eager to learn, collaborative, and attentive to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing a tailor shop or independent studio.

Responsibilities

• Perform alterations on made-to-measure suiting, jackets, trousers, denim, and outerwear to Proper Cloth’s quality standards.
• Assist client advisors with fittings, pinning, and advice on solutions to common fit issues.
• Apply guidance from the Manager of In-House Tailoring to maintain consistency across showrooms.
• Keep the showroom team informed about alteration standards and process changes.
• Manage the tailor shop’s workflow, turnaround times, and organization.
• Maintain equipment and keep the workspace clean and efficient.
• Collaborate with the showroom manager and client advisors to help clients achieve the best fit.
• Help ensure the showroom team understands alteration standards and occasional changes.

Benefits

• Generous custom clothing allowance.
• Employee discount on items beyond the clothing allowance.
• Free lunches and snacks.
• Full health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match after one year of employment.
• Access to One Medical membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed