Seamstress

Tailor

Location: Ocala, FL (On-site)
Salary: $60,000-$65,000 annually (Based on Experience)
Job Type: Full-Time
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Employee Discounts, Relocation Assistance Available

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Tailor to join a luxury retail team specializing in premium apparel and equestrian fashion. This role is focused on delivering exceptional alterations, fittings, and garment finishing while providing a white-glove customer experience.

Working directly with customers and the retail team, you'll ensure every garment achieves a precise, professional fit through expert tailoring and attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in men's tailoring who also has experience altering women's apparel and luxury garments.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional alterations on luxury retail merchandise, including:
  • Hemming
  • Taking garments in and letting them out
  • Sleeve shortening and lengthening
  • Waist and seat adjustments
  • Jacket sleeve alterations
  • Shoulder and arm adjustments
  • Garment reshaping
  • Zipper and button replacement
  • Hand finishing and invisible repairs
• Conduct customer fittings and recommend alterations to achieve the best fit
• Accurately measure garments and customers
• Alter men's apparel, including jackets, sport coats, trousers, dress shirts, tuxedos, and formalwear
• Perform alterations on women's apparel, including dresses, skirts, blouses, pants, and formalwear
• Work with luxury fabrics such as silk, cashmere, linen, velvet, leather, lace, beaded garments, and sequined garments
• Operate industrial sewing equipment, including blind hem machines, cover stitch machines, sergers, steam presses, and professional garment steamers
• Collaborate with the retail and embroidery teams on customer requests and special orders
• Maintain a clean, organized tailoring workspace
• Complete alterations within established turnaround times while maintaining exceptional quality standards
• Deliver outstanding customer service throughout the fitting and alteration process

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional tailoring experience preferred
• Strong experience in altering men's garments, including jackets, trousers, sport coats, dress shirts, and formalwear
• Experience with women's alterations is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, garment fitting, and alteration techniques
• Experience performing detailed hand sewing and invisible repairs
• Proficient using industrial sewing machines, blind hem machines, sergers/overlock machines, cover stitch machines, steam presses, and garment steamers
• Comfortable working with luxury fabrics and high-end garments
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to complete multiple alterations while maintaining exceptional quality
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Professional, polished demeanor suited for a luxury retail environment