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 sewing and alteration skills, attention to detail, reliability, accuracy, efficiency, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. The Tailor collaborates with colleagues, supports store activities, and upholds company standards and a professional work environment. The position performs standard garment alterations according to company guidelines, maintains quality and productivity standards, presses and prepares completed garments, and keeps the tailor workspace and equipment organized and maintained. The Tailor also supports customer consultations, tailoring supply inventory, sales-staff training, and other store needs as directed by management. The role requires the ability to work at least 20 hours per week when needed, including any days and hours the store is operating. Pay range: $15.99–$25.59. Final base pay considers skills, background, experience, market location, and applicable prevailing wage laws. Employees may have the opportunity to work voluntarily at multiple store or site locations and across multiple brands.
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 meet garment quality standards.
- Excellent time management skills to complete alterations 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 such as pant hems, waist and seat adjustments, rise and tapering modifications, coat sleeves, side seams, and lower collar adjustments, following company guidelines.
- Maintain an average of 60 minutes of productive alteration work per working hour, with appropriate time for rest, meals, and non-tailoring tasks.
- 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 recommend alterations and fit solutions.
- Listen to customer needs and provide personalized solutions and an exceptional 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 in tailoring fundamentals, including marking, fitting, measuring, and pressing.
- Seek and respond to constructive feedback and promptly communicate concerns or requests.
- 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 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
