Retail Store Tailor Part Time

Tailored Brands•Myrtle Beach, SC

3d•$16 - $26

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 high-quality finishes, presses garments, and keeps the workspace and equipment clean, organized, and maintained. The role also includes tagging and organizing completed work for customer pickup, monitoring tailoring supplies, and requesting replenishment as needed. The Tailor may support front-of-house activities, participate in customer consultations as directed, and provide personalized alteration and fit recommendations. In the team environment, the Tailor shares specialized knowledge, supports sales-staff training, responds to feedback, communicates concerns, reports safety issues, and provides tailoring insights to improve product knowledge and the customer experience. The position requires the ability to work at least 20 hours per week when needed, on any days and hours the store is operating. Pay range: $15.99–$25.59. Final base pay considers skills, background, and experience and may depend on market location and prevailing wage laws. There may be an opportunity to work voluntarily across multiple store or site locations and brands. The company states that it provides equal employment opportunity and celebrates diversity.

Requirements

Strong sewing and alteration abilities.
Keen attention to detail and commitment to high-quality garment work.
Reliability, accuracy, efficiency, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
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 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 garment alterations, including 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, allowing for 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, 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, offering 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 specialized 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 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 the customer experience.
Uphold standards of professional appearance and personal care.