Tailor/Seamstress

Jaxson Maximus is seeking an experienced in-house master Tailor/Seamstress to join our growing team.

Master Tailor/Seamstress Job Expectations:

• Collaborate and assist custom clothing stylists to ensure all garments properly fit every client at time of custom fittings.
• Adjustments include but not limited to: shortening/lengthening sleeves and legs, taper sides of garments, take in/out the waist of pants, taper pants, lower collars, and more
• You must know how to: lower collars, shorten collars, shorten sleeves with working buttonholes through the shoulder if necessary, shape the hips, lower front and back waistband of pants, and shorten jeans keeping the original hem.
• Must be proficient with the pressing of garments, using a blind stitch and serger machine
• Effectively manage workload and complete all required items in a timely manner
• Pin or chalk garments to show where alterations need to be made
• Ensure all garments are ready for the client to pick up including steaming and pressing
• Maintain relevant knowledge of the industry, products, and the business through continuing education and training

Who You Are:

• As a tailoring guru, you must possess over 5 years of experience in alterations (experience with men’s fine clothing preferred)
• An industry expert, you must have experience performing alterations with finer materials such as knits, velvets, cotton, linens, etc. This position is not an apprentice program.
• A quick learner with the proper technical understanding of all industrial equipment in the shop (sewing machines, presser, serger, etc.)
• A problem solver and team player.
• You embrace a flexible working schedule based on the needs of the business and present workload
• You carry yourself in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance
• Must speak fluent English. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Tips

Work Location: In person