Experienced Tailor​/Seamstress

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• include a generous PTO (Paid Time Off) policy and a 401(k) plan.

An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a background and credit check.

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