Seamstress/Tailor

Hourly/Full-time/On-site

Reports to: Fulfillment Center Manager

Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Seamstress/Tailor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for garment alteration and repair, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship and ensuring customer satisfaction. The Seamstress/Tailor will be responsible for a variety of tasks, with a focus on altering garments to achieve a perfect fit, repairing damaged clothing, and ensuring proper garment labeling.

Primary Responsibilities:

Garment Alteration

• Perform garment alterations, including but not limited to hemming, taking in/letting out seams, adjusting lengths, and modifying garment details.

Garment Repair

• Repair damaged or worn garments, including replacing zippers, buttons, and linings.
• Repair and replace damaged or missing tags on clothing items.
• Remove stains or markings from clothing.

Garment Finishing

• Press and steam garments to remove wrinkles and ensure a professional finish.
• Inspect finished garments to ensure they meet quality standards and customer specifications.

Workspace Management

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Manage time effectively to complete alterations and repairs within established deadlines.

Additional Functions:

• Other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• May be assigned to perform fulfillment center duties, including picking, packing, shipping customer orders and processing customer return orders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Seamstress/Tailor with a strong portfolio of completed work, with a focus on alterations and repairs.
• Proficiency in operating various sewing machines and equipment.
• Excellent sewing skills, including hand-sewing and machine-sewing techniques
• Thorough knowledge of garment construction, alteration techniques, and fabric properties.
• Ability to take accurate measurements and understand garment patterns.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to lift and manipulate fabric and garments.

Preferred Experienced, But Not Required:

• Working knowledge of Apple technology.
• Familiarity with Google products (Drive, Gmail and Docs).

Physical Requirements:

Manual Dexterity and Hand Coordination

• Frequent use of hands and fingers for sewing, pinning, cutting, and handling small tools and fabrics.
• Operation of sewing equipment requiring fine motor control and repetitive hand and wrist movements.

Visual Acuity

• Sufficient vision to inspect stitch quality, follow pattern specifications, and distinguish fabric colors and textures.

Posture and Mobility

• Ability to remain seated at a sewing station for extended periods (up to 8 hours).
• Occasional standing, reaching, bending, and moving about the work area as needed.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of materials up to 25 pounds.

Environmental Tolerance

• Work is performed in a sewing studio environment with moderate noise from machinery.
• Exposure to ironing equipment, fabric particles, and temperature variations typical of production settings.

Cognitive and Communication Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Maintain focus and attention to detail in a repetitive and fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Benefits

Wantable team members enjoy free food, coffee, and drinks in our HQ's beautiful Wantable Cafe. We have a laid-back, casual environment in a state-of-the-art HQ in Walkers Point.

We offer flexible schedules, paid parental leave (mothers AND fathers), and a private room for nursing mothers.

Even more exciting: paid vacation and seven paid holidays per year, plus a 50% discount on all merchandise. You'll be eligible for the discount on your first day.

Important, but maybe less thrilling: we have ample parking, we offer medical (traditional and high deductible), dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401K (both pre-tax and Roth options).

Qualification

High School or equivalent