Seeking Experienced Tailor/Seamstress

Tom James Custom Clothing sales office in New Providence, NJ is seeking a part-time Seamstress/Tailor or Master Tailor who excels in the 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.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Make adjustments to men’s and women’s suits, shirts, coats, blazers, dresses, and trousers, including 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
• Manage all interactions with professionalism
• Track detailed alteration production daily
• Perform alterations on all garments submitted for alteration, press finished garment, remove threads, and complete for client-ready
• Complete all work promptly to ensure customer delivery date
• Maintain a clean work environment and all required paperwork related to daily assignments

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
• Ability to perform high-quality workmanship including hand and machine sewing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter
• Able to perform multiple tasks efficiently with strong time organization

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

Schedule

Part-time, 16-24 hours per week.

Pay

Compensation starts at $21-24 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• 401(k) plan