Tailor

Tailor at Shopboy

Shopboy is a tailoring company with shops in Tribeca, Manhattan and Greenpoint, Brooklyn. We are looking for an experienced tailor to join our team and do the hands-on alteration work our clients rely on. You will cut, sew and finish garments to customer specifications and our shop standards, so each piece fits the person wearing it.

About the role

We offer a full range of alterations for men and women, from suits and formal-wear to denim, leather and knitwear. Our front-of-house specialists fit the garments with clients, and all alterations are done on-site by our tailors. You will take that fitting work and turn it into a finished garment, with a strong eye for detail and precision.

You will also keep your workspace clean and organized, and work efficiently and accurately.

What you will do

• Alter garments to fit customers' measurements
• Follow pinning and verbal instructions from our front-of-house team
• Operate an industrial sewing machine
• Press garments with an iron
• Repair garments as needed

What we are looking for

• Around 10+ years of experience on both men's and women's alterations
• Alterations experience
• A strong eye for detail and precision
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately
• Ability to reliably commute to New York, NY 10013, or a plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Preferred: 10 years of sewing machine experience.

Job details

• Engagement: Part-time, in person
• Shift: 8 hours
• Location: New York City
• Compensation: $25–$31 per hour, plus tips

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Holidays off
• Retirement plan
• Supplemental pay: tips

About Shopboy

Shopboy is a tailor shop for alterations and repairs. We work on denim, suiting, knitwear, leather, formal-wear, vintage and designer pieces.

• Tribeca: 62 Walker Street, 10013
• Greenpoint: 139 Franklin Street, 11222
• Website: [Register to View]

How to apply

Email your resume to Desmond Brooks at [Register to View]