In-House Tailor Jobs

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Indochino is looking for an In-House Tailor, you will be the point person for alterations on men's garments including suits, jackets and pants among others; managing workflow with offsite vendors, maintaining productivity levels in store, and offering an expert opinion on how to tailor a garment to ensure the best fit possible! Specifically, you will take ownership of the following:

• Customer-centric approach, understanding and showing enthusiasm for the product and brand
• Coordinate alterations completed by Alterations vendor and work with them to resolve any potential issue
• Educate customers and Showroom personnel on proper fitting techniques
• Identify and communicate possible quality discrepancies, both from factory and from vendors
• Resolve alterations customer service issues or complaints and escalate unresolved situations as appropriate
• Strong knowledge of garment fitting, fabrics, styling, manufacturing techniques, garment construction and men’s suiting
• Communicate supply needs to the Alterations Specialist to ensure all supplies are available at all times
• Cultivate customer relationships to create loyalty and foster brand ambassadors
• Maintain an accurate record of alterations completed, utilizing the tools provided
• Assist with customer fittings during high traffic situations at the Showroom at Manager’s discretion
• Follow quality control guidelines and garment inspection
• Press, steam, and spot clean garments/merchandise as necessary
• Ensure preventative maintenance of equipment and report any damage or broken equipment immediately
• Provide sound advice on the product, calculating lead times to ensure the customer’s expectations are accurately managed
• Perform and complete alterations according to Indochino’s guidelines and service standards
• Meet or exceed required productivity levels (300+ units a month at a minimum is expected) and ensure every request is responded to in a timely manner
• Complete any rush orders, special requests and escalated situations

ABOUT YOU:

You are exceptional at keeping things organized and you have impeccable time management skills. You know what it takes to provide top-notch customer service, and you pay attention to all the little details to make sure that the customers know they have been taken care of. It goes without saying that you have a love for fashion and can’t get enough of the fast paced retail environment. In addition, you also bring with you the following:

• High level of ownership, accountability and initiative
• Knowledge and ability to complete all alterations needed in store.
• Ability to move throughout the store, lift up to 10 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, stand, and reach with arms
• Flexibility to work retail schedules such as weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work within tight deadlines
• Previous experience in Fashion Retail an advantage
• Ability to bridge communication between Showroom staff and tailors
• Strong desire and aptitude to develop, learn and grow through hands-on experience
• Proficiency in Word, Excel or Google Docs is a definite asset
• Ability to communicate clearly and interact with customers and coworkers in a personable, professional manner
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment guided by iterative learning and team engagement.
• A strong design sense and trend awareness across all fields
• High level of applied tailoring skills

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK AT INDOCHINO:

Of course you will get great compensation, but there are a few things that set us apart.

• We truly collaborate. You will work and partner with a variety of different teams from merchandising, technology, operations and anything in between.
• Your co-workers will be outstanding. The people here are really terrific. We’re continually learning from each other.
• We’re shaking things up in the apparel world. If you have ambition and a strong point of view (with the skills to back it up) you’ll have a good time at Indochino.

If this sounds like something you’d love to do, and you know you’re the person for us, visit our careers page, tell us a bit about yourself, we’d love to hear from you!