Retail Store Tailor Part Time
About The Position
The Retail Store Tailor delivers high-quality craftsmanship and a perfect fit for customers through clothing alterations, measurements, fittings, and garment repairs. The role requires attention to detail, strong sewing and alteration abilities, reliability, accuracy, efficiency, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. The Tailor collaborates with colleagues and upholds company standards while contributing to a positive, professional work environment. The Tailor performs standard alterations in line with company guidelines, maintains quality and productivity, presses garments, keeps the workspace and equipment organized, and ensures completed work is ready for customer pickup. The role also supports customer consultations and front-of-house activities, assists with tailoring supply inventory, and shares tailoring knowledge with colleagues and sales staff. Work may involve multiple store or site locations and brands on a voluntary basis.
Requirements
- Ability to operate small tools and equipment with precision, including needles, scissors, sewing machines, and presses.
- 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.
- Physical 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 for appropriate rest and meal periods and time for 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 to provide a clean, crisp finish.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace and properly store and maintain tools and materials.
- Demonstrate proficiency with all tailor shop equipment.
- Ensure completed work is accurately tagged, organized, and 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, offering guidance and recommendations on alterations and garment fit.
- Listen to customer needs and offer personalized solutions to deliver 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 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 enhance product knowledge and improve the customer experience.
- Uphold standards of professional appearance and personal care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
