Tom James Custom Clothing
Office Support
ExperiencedTailor/Seamstress
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“Experienced Tailor/Seamstress at Tom James Custom Clothing. Skills: Tailoring, Alterations. Perform alterations on high-end garments. Deliver professionally finished garments”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver garments on time
Industry & Context.
Pass background check, Pass credit check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 years of tailoring experience, Working knowledge of garment construction, Ability to perform high-quality workmanship
What You'll Do.
Perform alterations on high-end garments
Deliver professionally finished garments
Make adjustments to suits
Shorten/lengthen sleeves
Taper sides of garments
Take in/out trouser waist
Take in/out seat and rise on pants
Shorten/lengthen trousers
Taper trouser thighs and foot widths
Ensure proper sizing of clients
Track detailed alteration production daily
Press finished garment
Complete garments for client-ready
Complete all work promptly
Maintain a clean work environment
Maintain all required paperwork
Full Job Description
## Description 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 $29.00. 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 -
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