Experienced Tailor/Seamstress

Tom James Custom Clothing sales office in San Antonio, TX is seeking a full-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 40. Compensation for this position will be based upon our Piece Rate structure.

**This is a fully on-site position, with attendance required.**

### 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.

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