Tailor

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in clothing alteration, repair, and tailoring services.
  
• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Proficient in the use of sewing machines, irons, and common tailoring tools.
  
• Strong understanding of garment construction, sewing techniques, and fabric properties.
  
• Attention to detail and ability to work with precision, ensuring high-quality alterations and repairs.
  
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with proficiency in English for both written and verbal communication.
  
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
  
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
  
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.
  
• Valid country driver’s license and passport.
  
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
  
• Experience tailoring uniforms and specialty garments in a military or government setting.
  
• Familiarity with tailoring specific to military dress standards and requirements.
  
• Knowledge of maintaining and repairing sewing equipment.
  

• Perform professional clothing alteration, repair, and tailoring services to meet customer needs and satisfaction.
  
• Execute a range of alteration services, including resizing, hemming, mending, replacing buttons, and other garment adjustments.
  
• Measure and fit garments for clients efficiently and accurately to ensure precision in tailoring.
  
• Repair and restore damaged or worn clothing, ensuring high-quality workmanship.
  
• Handle a variety of fabrics and garment types, including uniforms, specialty clothing, and personal garments, while using appropriate tailoring techniques.
  
• Operate and maintain sewing machines, irons, and other tailoring tools and equipment accurately and safely.
  
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure the efficient completion of tasks.
  
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing customer inquiries, providing tailoring advice, and ensuring client satisfaction with their orders.
  
• Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines to accommodate the tailoring and alteration schedule for customers.
  
• Follow established procedures and policies as required, including maintaining records of completed work and garment inventory.