Tailor - BOSS Store, King of Prussia
HUGO BOSS Retail, Inc.•Upper Merion Township, PA
About The Position
The Tailor produces high-quality altered merchandise within established timeframe standards and works effectively with other team members in the shop. The role reports to the Store Manager and involves fitting garments on customers, determining needed alterations, and altering or repairing clothing. Work includes modifying garment lengths and widths, adjusting collars or lapels, marking and pinning alterations, trimming material, removing stitches, resewing garments, and repairing or replacing defective garment parts.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of seamstress or tailoring experience with high-end merchandise.
- Ability to sew a wide range of men’s and women’s garments.
- Understanding of the safe and proper use of shop equipment.
- Pressing and spotting skills.
- Knowledge of the alterations industry, including the fabrication and styling of luxury merchandise.
- Sound business judgment and organizational ability.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, multitask, and work with limited supervision.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills and processes.
- High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on shop needs.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty technical skills such as leather, knits, double face, beading, fine tailoring, or buttonholes.
- High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Fit garments on customers to determine required alterations.
- Alter clothing to fit individual customers or repair defective garments.
- Examine garment tags to determine necessary alterations.
- Shorten or lengthen garment parts, such as sleeves or legs.
- Expand or narrow garment parts, such as waists or chests.
- Raise or lower garment parts, such as collars or lapels.
- Pin altering folds or mark cloth at seams, darts, or necklines to indicate alterations.
- Trim excess material using scissors.
- Remove stitches from garments using a ripper or razor blade.
- Resew garments using a needle and thread or sewing machine.
- Repair or replace defective garment parts, such as pockets, pocket flaps, and coat linings.
- Work effectively with other shop team members and complete alterations within established timeframes.
Benefits
- International and inspirational working environment.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Dynamic and inspirational work culture.
- Flexible scheduling to meet lifestyle needs.
- Competitive compensation program.
- Fun working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
