Independent Alterations Professional (1099 Contractor) – Custom Clothing
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Tom James Company
Charlotte, NC, US
Summary
Perform high-quality alterations on custom garments such as suits, jackets, and shirts to ensure optimal fit. Manage alteration requests independently while maintaining consistent quality standards and effective communication regarding timelines.
Job Description
Job Title: Independent Alterations Professional (1099 Contractor) – Custom Clothing
Location: Charlotte, NC
Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Alterations Professional to provide expert tailoring and garment alteration services for custom clothing. This is a 1099 independent contractor position, ideal for a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in precision craftsmanship and delivering exceptional quality.
Compensation:
- Compensation will be based on experience and volume of work
- Paid per garment or agreed-upon rate structure
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Responsibilities, Requirements, and Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform high-quality alterations on custom garments, including suits, jackets, trousers, and shirts
- Execute precise fittings and adjustments to ensure optimal garment fit and client satisfaction
- Work independently to manage alteration requests in a timely and efficient manner
- Maintain consistent quality standards and attention to detail across all garments
- Communicate effectively regarding timelines, garment needs, and any alteration considerations
Requirements:
- Must own and maintain all necessary sewing and tailoring equipment
- Proven experience in alterations and tailoring, specifically with custom or high-end garments
- Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship
- Reliable, professional, and responsive communication skills
- Provide references
- Show examples of work
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with luxury or made-to-measure clothing
- Ability to handle complex alterations and specialty fabrics
- Flexible availability to meet business needs
- Demonstrate the ability to ask clarifying questions when instructions or expectations are unclear
- Proactively communicate when a requested alteration cannot reasonably be completed due to insufficient fabric/materials time constraints, cost-effectiveness, or other limitations
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Tom James Company is the world’s largest manufacturer and retailer of custom clothing and the engine behind some of the world’s most established tailored clothing brands. As one of the few remaining vertically integrated clothing retailers—controlling the entire manufacturing process ‘from sheep to suit’—we offer unparalleled value to those with an eye for quality.
Our service model is based on a simple mantra: “We come to you with fine clothing.” Our clients never wait in line, fight for parking, or covet a garment that doesn’t come in their size. Our clients never settle, because we leverage the support of Tom James’ vertically integrated resources, nearly unlimited fabric and styling choices, plus, the technology of the digital age to offer our clients the individualized wardrobe service they prefer. Experience the Tom James difference by working with our professional clothiers to create a custom wardrobe that is tailored to your personal fashion sense.
The efficiency and value of our business model allows us to span all price points, from $800, entry level fully custom suits to the most coveted, 100% handmade garments in the industry: Oxxford Clothes, based in Chicago, using Holland and Sherry cloth.
Tom James Company has 97 locations worldwide, operating offices in 36 states, the United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands, and Canada.
If you would like to learn more about our service and products, get in touch or visit our website at
www.tomjames.com
For more on careers, visit our Instagram @tomjamescareers
Founded
1966
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Retail Apparel and Fashion
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Tom James Company is the world’s largest manufacturer and retailer of custom clothing and the engine behind some of the world’s most established tailored clothing brands. As one of the few remaining vertically integrated clothing retailers—controlling the entire manufacturing process ‘from sheep to suit’—we offer unparalleled value to those with an eye for quality.
Our service model is based on a simple mantra: “We come to you with fine clothing.” Our clients never wait in line, fight for parking, or covet a garment that doesn’t come in their size. Our clients never settle, because we leverage the support of Tom James’ vertically integrated resources, nearly unlimited fabric and styling choices, plus, the technology of the digital age to offer our clients the individualized wardrobe service they prefer. Experience the Tom James difference by working with our professional clothiers to create a custom wardrobe that is tailored to your personal fashion sense.
The efficiency and value of our business model allows us to span all price points, from $800, entry level fully custom suits to the most coveted, 100% handmade garments in the industry: Oxxford Clothes, based in Chicago, using Holland and Sherry cloth.
Tom James Company has 97 locations worldwide, operating offices in 36 states, the United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands, and Canada.
If you would like to learn more about our service and products, get in touch or visit our website at
www.tomjames.com
For more on careers, visit our Instagram @tomjamescareers
Founded
1966
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Retail Apparel and Fashion
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Franklin, TN