Retail Store Tailor Part Time

Tailored Brands • Chico, CA

11d • $19 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Store Tailor delivers high-quality craftsmanship and helps ensure a proper fit for customers by performing clothing alterations, measurements, fittings, and garment repairs. The role requires strong sewing and alteration skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, reliability, accuracy, and efficiency. The Tailor works collaboratively with colleagues and upholds company standards in a professional work environment.

The Tailor performs standard alterations such as pant hems, waist and seat adjustments, rise and tapering modifications, coat sleeves, side seams, and lower collar adjustments. The role includes inspecting and finishing garments to quality standards, pressing garments, keeping the workspace and equipment organized, tagging and organizing completed work, and monitoring tailoring supplies. The Tailor may also support customers and sales staff, share tailoring expertise, help train sales staff, and adapt to changing workload and scheduling needs.

The position requires the ability to operate tailoring tools and equipment, follow detailed instructions, communicate professionally, complete documentation, and meet physical requirements that include extended sitting and standing, bending, squatting, reaching overhead, and using ladders. The Tailor must be able to work at least 20 hours per week when needed, including any days and hours the store is operating. There may be opportunities to work voluntarily across multiple store or site locations and brands.

The pay range is $19.42–$31.07. Final base pay considers the individual’s skills, background, and experience, and may vary by market location or prevailing wage laws. The company states that it provides equal employment opportunity and celebrates diversity.

Requirements

• Strong sewing and garment alteration abilities.
• Keen attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• 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 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 20 hours per week when needed, including any days and hours the store is in operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard garment alterations in accordance with company guidelines, including pant hems, waist and seat adjustments, rise and tapering modifications, coat sleeves, side seams, and lower collar adjustments.
• Maintain an average of 60 minutes of productive alteration work per working hour, allowing for rest, meals, 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, efficient workspace and properly store and maintain tools and materials.
• Demonstrate proficiency with tailor shop equipment.
• Accurately tag and organize completed work for customer pickup.
• Monitor tailoring supplies and request replenishment from management as needed.
• Support front-of-house activities, including cleaning, restocking merchandise, and assisting customers, as needed.
• Participate in customer consultations at management’s direction and offer guidance on alterations and garment fit.
• Listen to customer needs and provide personalized alteration solutions.
• 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 techniques.
• Seek and respond to constructive feedback 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 enhance product knowledge and the customer experience.
• Uphold standards of professional appearance and personal care.

What This Job Offers

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