Retail Store Tailor Apprentice

Tailored Brands•Layton, UT

1d•$14 - $21

About The Position

The Retail Store Tailor Apprentice performs clothing alterations, measurements, fittings, and garment repairs to provide customers with a quality fit and experience. The role requires attention to detail, sewing and alteration skills, reliability, accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration with colleagues while maintaining company standards. The Tailor performs standard alterations in accordance with company guidelines, maintains quality finishes, presses garments, keeps the workspace and equipment organized, and ensures completed work is tagged and ready for pickup. The role also supports customer consultations and front-of-house activities, helps manage tailoring supplies, shares tailoring knowledge with colleagues, and assists with training sales staff. The position requires the physical ability to work with tailoring tools and equipment, remain seated or standing for extended periods, and perform tasks involving bending, squatting, overhead reaching, and ladders. The employee must be able to work at least 40 hours per week when needed, including during any hours the store is operating.

Requirements

Ability to operate small tools and equipment, including needles, scissors, sewing machines, and presses, with precision.
Ability to understand, follow, and execute detailed instructions.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
Strong attention to detail to ensure garments meet quality standards.
Excellent time management skills to complete alterations efficiently within designated timeframes.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
Ability to read, count, and write to complete required documentation accurately.
Ability to bend, squat, lift arms overhead, and use ladders to access merchandise and supplies stored above shoulder level.
Ability to work at least 40 hours per week when needed, including any hours the store is operating.

Responsibilities

Perform standard clothing alterations, including pant hems, waist and seat adjustments, rise and taper modifications, coat sleeves, side seams, and lower collar adjustments, in accordance with company guidelines.
Maintain an average of 60 minutes of productive alteration work per working hour, allowing for appropriate rest and meal periods and non-tailoring tasks as needed.
Ensure garments meet quality standards, including clean finishes, secure stitching, even seams, and removal of loose threads and pins.
Press garments for a clean, crisp finish.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace and properly store and maintain tools and materials.
Demonstrate proficiency with tailor shop equipment.
Accurately tag and organize completed work so it is ready for customer pickup.
Monitor tailoring supplies and request replenishment from management as needed.
Support front-of-house activities as needed, including cleaning, restocking merchandise, and assisting customers.
Participate in customer consultations at management’s direction, providing guidance and recommendations on alterations and garment fit.
Listen to customer needs and offer personalized solutions to deliver a positive customer experience.
Adapt to changing workload priorities and scheduling needs as directed by management.
Share tailoring knowledge and techniques with fellow tailors to support consistent quality and skill development.
Assist in training sales staff on tailoring fundamentals, including marking, fitting, measuring, and pressing.
Seek and respond to constructive feedback from management and communicate concerns or requests promptly.
Report incidents, accidents, and safety hazards to the manager on duty and/or Regional Manager.
Provide tailoring insights to sales staff to improve product knowledge and the customer experience.
Maintain professional appearance and personal care standards.