Job Description:
Job Description Tootsies is currently seeking a full time Tailor/Seamstress. The successful candidate will work with the stylists and managers to satisfy customers’ alterations. In this role, an individual will be able to accurately quote the amount of charge for each garment, complete alterations in timely manner. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of seamstress/tailoring experience with luxury clothing and materials with a strong technical background in specialty skills such as sequins, chiffon, leather, knits, etc.
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of experience in seamstress/tailoring, specializing in luxury clothing and materials.
Proficient in sewing, fitting, and altering a wide range of women’s garments.
Strong technical background in specialty skills such as sequins, chiffon, leather, knits, double face, beading, fine tailoring, buttonholes, and more.
Demonstrated pressing and spotting skills.
Excellent verbal communication skills for working with clients.
Maintain a friendly demeanor and professional appearance at all times.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Willingness and ability to learn new skills/processes and enhance current abilities.
Flexible and available to work retail hours, including Saturdays and store events.
Physical Demands:
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, handles, or controls.
Standing: Remain upright on feet for sustained periods of time.
Walking: Ability to move throughout the store, etc.
Sitting: prolonged periods.
Flexibility including bending, stretching, stooping, kneeling, crouching.
Speaking/Hearing: Ability to communicate information.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, ability to move/carry product.
Visual acuity required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Education:
High School education or equivalent. Tootsies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
