Seeking Experienced Tailor/Seamstress

Tom James Company•New Providence, NJ

79d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Tom James Custom Clothing sales office in New Providence, NJ is seeking a part-time Seamstress/Tailor or Master Tailor who excels in his or her trade and possesses a talent for delivering the finest tailored clothing with excellent attention to detail. Employees must be able to work quickly in a fast-paced office environment. Weekly hours for this position are 16-24. Compensation for this position starts at $21-24, based on experience.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of tailoring experience in a retail or customer-service environment
Strong working knowledge of garment construction in men's and women's apparel and ability to perform high-quality workmanship including hand and by machine
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Self-starter
Able to perform multiple tasks efficiently with a strong organization of time

Responsibilities

Performs alterations as directed for our clients' high-end garments and delivers professionally finished garments on time.
Demonstrates knowledge of fabric and standard tailoring concepts and procedures with quality workmanship for men's and women's garments.
To make adjustments to men’s and women’s suits, shirts, coats, blazers, dresses, and trousers. Included, but not limited to: Shorten/lengthen sleeves, Taper sides of garments, Lower collars, Take in/out trousers waist, Take in/out seat and rise on pants, Shorten/lengthen trousers, Taper trouser thighs and foot widths.
Ensure proper sizing of clients
Manages all interactions with professionalism
Tracks detailed alteration production daily
Performs alterations on all garments submitted for alteration, presses finished garment, removes threads, and completes for client-ready
Completes all work promptly to ensure customer delivery date
Maintains a clean work environment and maintains all required paperwork related to daily assignments