Experienced Tailor/Seamstress Needed

Tom James Company•Southfield, MI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Tom James Custom Clothing sales office in Southfield, MI is seeking a full-time Seamstress/Tailor or Master Tailor. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled professional who takes pride in exceptional craftsmanship, has outstanding attention to detail, and is committed to delivering perfectly tailored, high-quality garments. This is a full-time, on-site position averaging 30–35 hours per week. Compensation is offered on either an hourly or piece-rate basis, depending on the candidate's experience, skills, and preference.

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

To make adjustments to men’s and women’s suits, shirts, coats, blazers, dresses, and trousers.
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