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Alteration Specialists

Tailor Shop Manager

New York, NY · On-site

Tailor Shop Manager: NYC, Hoboken, NJ & Greenwich, CT alts | Alteration Specialists is looking for ... Have all production reports of your team including yourself signed by Tuesday at 12pm of payroll ...

Victory Honda of Jackson

Body Shop Manager

Jackson, TN · On-site

The Body Shop Manager is responsible for the overall efficiency, profitability, and reputation of ... Applicants with qualifying experience may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Please discuss details ...

Victory Honda of Jackson

Body Shop Manager

Jackson, TN · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

The Body Shop Manager is responsible for the overall efficiency, profitability, and reputation of ... Applicants with qualifying experience may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Please discuss details ...

Marriott

Sign Shop Specialist

Nashville, TN · On-site

Display advanced knowledge of engineering computer programs related to preventative maintenance, energy management, and other systems, including devices that interact with such programs. Perform ...

QSAC, Inc.

Maintenance Shop Manager

Jamaica, NY

$55K - $60K/yr

Supervise daily tool/equipment sign outs * Manage supply/parts orders, deliveries, pick ups and ... Help improve shop processes for better efficiency and productivity. * Assist in development of tool ...

QSAC

Maintenance Shop Manager

NY · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Supervise daily tool/equipment sign outs * Manage supply/parts orders, deliveries, pick ups and ... Help improve shop processes for better efficiency and productivity. * Assist in development of tool ...

Wianno Club

Tennis Shop Attendant

Osterville, MA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Enthusiastically greet members and assist them with court times, lesson booking, clinic sign ups, and retail needs * Assist Tennis Shop Manager with daily billing * Keep the shop and tennis ...

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How much do sign shop manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for sign shop manager in the United States is $65,270.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sign Shop Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sign Shop Manager, you need expertise in signage production, project management, and a solid understanding of design principles, often supported by experience in the sign industry or a related field. Familiarity with design software (such as Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW), sign-making equipment, and workflow management systems is typically required. Strong leadership, customer service, and problem-solving skills help you manage teams and ensure client satisfaction. These competencies are crucial for efficient shop operations, on-time delivery, and the creation of high-quality, customized signage solutions.

What are some common challenges a Sign Shop Manager faces when overseeing multiple projects simultaneously?

A Sign Shop Manager often juggles several projects at once, each with unique client requirements, deadlines, and production complexities. Balancing these demands requires strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively to avoid production bottlenecks or delays. Communication is key, as the manager coordinates between design, fabrication, installation teams, and clients to ensure all aspects of each project align and quality standards are met. Additionally, adapting quickly to last-minute changes or supply chain disruptions is a frequent challenge in this dynamic environment.

What does a Sign Shop Manager do?

A Sign Shop Manager oversees the daily operations of a sign manufacturing business, managing staff, coordinating projects, and ensuring timely completion of customer orders. They are responsible for budgeting, inventory management, quality control, and maintaining equipment. Additionally, Sign Shop Managers often interact with clients to discuss design needs, provide estimates, and ensure customer satisfaction. Their role requires a mix of technical knowledge, leadership skills, and business acumen.

What is the difference between Sign Shop Manager vs Sign Installer?

AspectSign Shop ManagerSign Installer
Primary RoleOversees shop operations, manages staff, and handles customer relationsPerforms on-site installation of signs and graphics
Required SkillsLeadership, project management, customer serviceTechnical skills, physical dexterity, knowledge of installation tools
Work EnvironmentOffice and shop settingOn-site at client locations
CertificationsPossibly safety or industry certifications, managerial experienceSafety certifications, technical training

The Sign Shop Manager focuses on managing the overall shop operations, staff, and customer relations, while the Sign Installer specializes in the hands-on installation of signs at various locations. Both roles require industry knowledge, but differ in responsibilities and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Sign Shop Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $65,270 per year, or $31.4 per hour.

Tailor Shop Manager

Alteration Specialists

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Tailor Shop Manager: NYC, Hoboken, NJ & Greenwich, CT
alts | Alteration Specialists is looking for a Tailor Shop Manager
Alts is looking for a dynamic, professional Tailor Shop Manager, distinguished by their charisma, teaching ability, and professional integrity. This role will include fittings, sewing on the machine, representing your studio internally, building client relationships and using sophisticated tools to make management decisions. This is a full time role in New York, with salary, bonus potential, full benefits, and opportunities for future growth.
Responsibilities include:
Client Relationship Management and Fittings
  • Maintain a professional, warm, welcoming studio environment
  • Conduct Fittings according to the Alteration Specialists Standard
  • Build relationships with clients, influencers, brands and stylists
  • Be present and address all client issues in a professional manner - offer creative solutions
  • Make every client feel welcome, and confident in the skills of you and your team. Ensure fitters in your shop are following all Alts | Alteration Specialists guides and protocols during the fitting process

Machine Production and Sewing
  • Demonstrate that you are meeting personal production targets
  • Teach and develop your tailoring team to be able to deliver on a variety of garments and alterations
  • Cultivate proficiency with mens, womens, and bridal alterations as well as alterations of difficult fabrics

Analytics
  • Keep track of production during the day and communicate with front desk, and the larger operations team at the end of each day to ensure documentation is correct and complete
  • Communicate with leadership and other locations to ensure that all studios are operating as part of a whole
  • Provide management with your team's schedule on a weekly basis; inform management of any team absences or if timesheets need to be updated
  • Represent your studio to the larger organization, advocate for your studio's needs and be the leading person to assist with rolling out company wide-change at your studio level
  • Constantly be evaluating processes that are not efficient and come up with solutions to better optimize our organization
  • Record RFAs: Make sure that all fitters inform front desk of all realterations and the reason for the realterations that should be input in the Geelus system even if the garment is fixed while the customer waits

Team Management
  • Encourage respect amongst your team and address unprofessional behavior
  • Including tardiness of your team
  • Work with HR to distribute all formal write-ups to employees and explain the reason for write-up clearly so the employee fully understands the reason. Hold them accountable to their Performance Improvement plans if applicable
  • Distribute work strategically amongst your tailoring staff based on internal forecasting tools and their individual abilities. Distribution should benefit the team as a whole, not any particular tailor or fitter
  • Coach all fitters that are unsure or uncomfortable with marking specific alterations or following dialogue that is required to be used during fittings
  • Seek opportunities to strengthen the skills of tailors and fitters in your shop to develop a strong team
  • Complete full QC on all orders, yours and your team's before the clients pick up
  • Identify tailors in your shop that are making QC errors and work with the Head of Talent Development to assess the best plan of action to correct the errors including developing and administering a training plan
  • The TSM is ultimately responsible for the quality of all garments that are QC'ed and worked on in their shops

Onboarding of your team and Human Resources
  • Welcome new tailors to your shop, show them their station and introduce them to the team. Make sure they are distributed the appropriate work according to their skills and preferences
  • Help tailors scan work as necessary and make sure that all work is scanned out by the end of each day. Make sure that their PIN works at your location
  • Help facilitate the production report process and communicate production, report discrepancies to the Finance team in one succinct Slack messages
  • Have all production reports of your team including yourself signed by Tuesday at 12pm of payroll week
  • Participate in and administer performance reviews alongside HR for your team

Attributes
  • You are a skilled communicator. You're both a great listener and an effective speaker and writer. You treat sensitive information with respect and discretion.
  • You are respectful, compassionate, and empathic. You have a calming demeanor and a way of building trusting, caring relationships with ease.
  • You are mission driven. You are motivated to help change the fashion industry, and move towards a more sustainable future and serve as an excellent ambassador for a cause you believe in.
  • You are systematic. You derive pleasure from being highly organized, creating order, and checking things off your list.
  • You are detail-oriented. You take pride in delivering beautifully altered garments and you meticulously check work for accuracy.
  • You are thoughtful. You can anticipate the needs of your tailoring team and clients, and feel committed to proactively creating a supportive environment for all. You are able to recognize how your individual role feeds into the larger organization's objectives.
  • You have great professional integrity. You take ownership over your work, ask for help when you need it, and are committed to your own growth and development.

Experience
  • 10+ years of alteration tailoring experience required
  • 4-5 years of general fitting experience required
  • 1-2 years of fitting both men's and women's garments required
  • Proficiency in English required
  • Strong written communication skills required.
  • 1-3 years of management experience desired
  • Working knowledge of excel is desired.

*This is a mid to late career role.*
Why the Role is Compelling
As a Store Manager at Alts, you will play a critical role in the overall success of the store and contribute to a positive and dynamic shopping experience for customers. You will have the opportunity to lead a team, hone your management skills, and grow your career in the retail industry. This is a fantastic chance to join a supportive, goal-driven company with plenty of opportunities for advancement as the brand continues to expand. You would feel the support of a tight-knit tailoring and operations team, and the excitement of being part of a growing, multi-studio operation disrupting the fashion industry with many opportunities to grow as quickly in your career as the brand is growing.
Alts is committed to hiring and rewarding top talent. We value hard work, dedication, and the development of our employees. As part of our team, you will receive competitive compensation, benefits, and ongoing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Compensation
  • Salary of $65K-85K* with discretionary bonus plan
  • *This is based on skill level and classification of tailoring work

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