Retail Store Tailor Part Time
About The Position
The Retail Store Tailor performs clothing alterations, measurements, fittings, and garment repairs to deliver high-quality craftsmanship and a proper fit for customers. The role requires attention to detail, strong sewing and alteration skills, reliability, accuracy, efficiency, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. The Tailor collaborates with colleagues, supports a professional work environment, and upholds company standards. The position includes producing standard alterations, maintaining garment quality and a clean workspace, operating tailor shop equipment, organizing completed work, and monitoring supplies. The Tailor may also assist with customer consultations and front-of-house activities, share tailoring techniques, support sales-staff training, and respond to management direction on workload and scheduling.
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 20 hours per week when needed, including any days and hours the store is in operation.
Responsibilities
- Perform standard alterations, including pant hems, waist and seat adjustments, rise and tapering 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 time for rest, meals, and non-tailoring tasks as needed.
- Ensure garments meet quality standards, with clean finishes, secure stitching, even seams, and loose threads and pins removed.
- Press garments for a clean, crisp finish.
- Keep the workspace clean, organized, and efficient, and store and maintain tools and materials properly.
- Demonstrate proficiency with tailor shop equipment.
- Tag and organize completed work accurately and prepare it 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 when directed by management, offering alteration and garment-fit guidance and personalized 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.
- 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 sales staff with tailoring insights that support product knowledge and customer experience.
- Maintain professional appearance and personal care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
