Experienced Tailor/Seamstress Needed
Required skills
- Tailor
- Seamstress
- Master Tailor
- Alterations
- Garments
- Custom Clothing
- Organization of time
Nice to have
- High-end garments
- Men's suits
- Women's suits
- Men's shirts
- Women's shirts
- Men's coats
Role summary
Tom James Custom Clothing is seeking a part-time Seamstress/Tailor in Burlingame, CA, to perform alterations on high-end men's and women's garments. The role requires excellent attention to detail, knowledge of fabrics and tailoring procedures, and the ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include adjusting various garment types, ensuring proper sizing, and delivering finished products on time while maintaining a clean workspace and accurate paperwork. This position offers 24 hours per week at $29/hour.
Tom James Custom Clothing sales office in Burlingame, CA 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 24. Compensation for this position will be hourly at $29. Tailor Job Summary:
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. Tailor Job Responsibilities and Duties:
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 Qualifications:
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 Working Conditions:
- Standing or sitting for long periods
- Fast-paced environment
- Adhere to all policies as outlined in the Office Support Manual and all Company practices and procedures Benefits include a generous PTO (Paid Time Off) policy and a 401(k) plan. We are looking to fill the position immediately.
An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a background and credit check.
