Tailor
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Competitive salary between $20 - $30 hourly for a full-time contract. · Full-time
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- Competitive salary between $20 - $30 hourly for a full-time contract.
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- Full-time
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Original job description
As a Tailor at Suitsupply, you will play a critical role in delivering an exceptional shopping experience by ensuring every garment fits our customers perfectly. You will work closely with store management and sales associates, performing expert alterations and adjustments to meet client needs. From precise tailoring to maintaining a well-organized tailor shop, you will uphold the high standards of craftsmanship and style that define Suitsupply. Your attention to detail and passion for quality will directly enhance the customer experience and strengthen the brand’s reputation for excellence.
What you will do:
What you will do:
- Perform expert alterations on men’s suits, shirts, coats, blazers, and trousers, including shortening/lengthening sleeves, tapering sides, lowering collars, adjusting trouser waist, and altering trouser length, thighs, and foot widths.
- Accurately mark garments and ensure all alterations meet the company’s high standards for fit and finish.
- Collaborate with sales associates to ensure proper sizing and garment recommendations for customers.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-functioning tailor shop, ensuring all equipment is in good working order.
- Provide high-level customer service by delivering timely and precise alterations, contributing to an elevated in-store experience.
- Previous experience in garment alterations, preferably in men’s tailoring or formalwear.
- Proficient in sewing techniques and the use of basic tailoring equipment and machines.
- Strong understanding of fabrics, garment construction, and color perception.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple alterations efficiently
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills; professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
- Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Competitive salary between $20 - $30 hourly for a full-time contract.
- Autonomy: We empower you to take ownership, make meaningful decisions, and drive impact without layers of sign-off.
- Growth: We see your potential as a key asset. At Suitsupply, you’ll have abundant opportunities to learn, grow, and excel in a supportive environment that encourages development at every step.
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Our commitment to sustainability and ethical business is unwavering. We work exclusively with suppliers who uphold the highest standards, in alignment with the International Labor Organization.
- Style: Immerse yourself in a world of beautifully crafted, high-quality products, and enjoy a 40% discount on Suitsupply products.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Perform precise alterations on men’s suits and other garments, mark garments accurately, and ensure each alteration meets the company’s fit and finish standards. Collaborate with sales associates, maintain the tailor shop and its equipment, and provide timely, high-quality customer service.
Requirements
Previous garment-alteration experience is preferred, particularly in men’s tailoring or formalwear, along with sewing proficiency and familiarity with tailoring equipment. Candidates should understand fabrics and garment construction, be organized and communicative, work effectively in a fast-paced customer-facing setting, and be available for flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Skills
- Garment Alterations
- Men’s Tailoring
- Sewing
- Tailoring Equipment Operation
- Fabric Knowledge
- Garment Construction
- Color Perception
- Organizational Skills
- Planning
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Equipment Maintenance
Benefits
- Autonomy
- Growth Opportunities
- Sustainability and Ethical Business Commitment
- 40% Product Discount
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Retail
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Garment Alterations
- Men’s Suits
- Shirts
- Coats
- Blazers
- Trousers
- Sleeve Alterations
- Tapering
- Collar Adjustments
- Waist Adjustments
- Garment Marking
- Fit and Finish
- Sewing Techniques
- Tailoring Equipment
- Garment Construction
- Fabric Knowledge
- Color Perception
- Customer Service
- Retail Apparel
- Formalwear
- Tailor Shop Maintenance
- Sales Associate Collaboration