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Master Fitter/Sewer/Tailor

Troy, NY ยท On-site

$28.81 - $36.02/hr

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Tailor

Wayne, NJ ยท On-site

$17 - $20/hr

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Tailor

Paramus, NJ ยท On-site

$17 - $20/hr

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Retail Store Tailor

Glendale, WI ยท On-site

$15.99 - $25.59/hr

RETAIL STORE TAILOR-ALTERATIONS The Tailor delivers high-quality craftsmanship and ensures a perfect fit for customers through clothing alterations, measurements, fittings, and garment repairs. This ...

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Retail Store Tailor

Yuma, AZ ยท On-site

$18.28 - $29.24/hr

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Retail Store Tailor

Hartford, CT ยท On-site

$19.42 - $31.07/hr

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Retail Store Tailor

Tyler, TX ยท On-site

$15.99 - $25.59/hr

RETAIL STORE TAILOR-ALTERATIONS The Tailor delivers high-quality craftsmanship and ensures a perfect fit for customers through clothing alterations, measurements, fittings, and garment repairs. This ...

Retail Store Tailor

Raleigh, NC ยท On-site

$15 - $25.59/hr

RETAIL STORE TAILOR-ALTERATIONS The Tailor delivers high-quality craftsmanship and ensures a perfect fit for customers through clothing alterations, measurements, fittings, and garment repairs. This ...

RETAIL STORE TAILOR-ALTERATIONS The Tailor delivers high-quality craftsmanship and ensures a perfect fit for customers through clothing alterations, measurements, fittings, and garment repairs. This ...

Retail Store Tailor

Saint Cloud, MN ยท On-site

$15.99 - $25.59/hr

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Retail Store Tailor

Hobart, IN ยท On-site

$15.99 - $25.59/hr

RETAIL STORE TAILOR-ALTERATIONS The Tailor delivers high-quality craftsmanship and ensures a perfect fit for customers through clothing alterations, measurements, fittings, and garment repairs. This ...

Retail Store Tailor

Paramus, NJ ยท On-site

$18.28 - $29.24/hr

RETAIL STORE TAILOR-ALTERATIONS The Tailor delivers high-quality craftsmanship and ensures a perfect fit for customers through clothing alterations, measurements, fittings, and garment repairs. This ...

Retail Store Tailor

Corvallis, OR ยท On-site

$18.28 - $29.24/hr

RETAIL STORE TAILOR-ALTERATIONS The Tailor delivers high-quality craftsmanship and ensures a perfect fit for customers through clothing alterations, measurements, fittings, and garment repairs. This ...

Retail Store Tailor

Brookfield, WI ยท On-site

$15.99 - $25.59/hr

RETAIL STORE TAILOR-ALTERATIONS The Tailor delivers high-quality craftsmanship and ensures a perfect fit for customers through clothing alterations, measurements, fittings, and garment repairs. This ...

Retail Store Tailor

Greenville, NC ยท On-site

$15.99 - $25.59/hr

RETAIL STORE TAILOR-ALTERATIONS The Tailor delivers high-quality craftsmanship and ensures a perfect fit for customers through clothing alterations, measurements, fittings, and garment repairs. This ...

RETAIL STORE TAILOR-ALTERATIONS The Tailor delivers high-quality craftsmanship and ensures a perfect fit for customers through clothing alterations, measurements, fittings, and garment repairs. This ...

Retail Store Tailor

Anderson, SC ยท On-site

$15.99 - $25.59/hr

RETAIL STORE TAILOR-ALTERATIONS The Tailor delivers high-quality craftsmanship and ensures a perfect fit for customers through clothing alterations, measurements, fittings, and garment repairs. This ...

RETAIL STORE TAILOR-ALTERATIONS The Tailor delivers high-quality craftsmanship and ensures a perfect fit for customers through clothing alterations, measurements, fittings, and garment repairs. This ...

Retail Store Tailor

Lansing, MI ยท On-site

$15.99 - $25.59/hr

RETAIL STORE TAILOR-ALTERATIONS The Tailor delivers high-quality craftsmanship and ensures a perfect fit for customers through clothing alterations, measurements, fittings, and garment repairs. This ...

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How much do tailor fitter jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for tailor fitter in the United States is $22.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tailor fitter?

A Tailor Fitter is responsible for altering, repairing, and customizing garments to ensure a perfect fit for customers. They take measurements, make necessary adjustments, and use sewing techniques to modify clothing. Tailor Fitters work with various fabrics and clothing styles, often collaborating with customers to meet specific tailoring needs. They may work in retail stores, tailor shops, or independently as freelance professionals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tailor fitter?

To excel as a Tailor Fitter, you need strong garment construction knowledge, precise measuring skills, and proficiency in tailoring techniques, typically gained through vocational training or apprenticeship. Familiarity with sewing machines, pressing equipment, pattern-making tools, and, in some cases, digital measuring systems is often required. Attention to detail, good customer service abilities, and effective time management are key soft skills for this position. These competencies are crucial for consistently creating well-fitted garments, meeting client expectations, and maintaining a positive reputation.

What are the typical challenges faced by tailor fitters in their daily work?

Tailor Fitters often face challenges such as working with complex garment alterations, accommodating last-minute customer requests, and ensuring precise fits for different body types. They may also need to manage a busy workload during peak seasons, requiring efficient time management and organization. Additionally, maintaining clear communication with clients about their preferences and expectations is essential to avoid misunderstandings. Overcoming these challenges requires a combination of technical expertise, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills, all of which are valued in professional tailoring environments.

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Infographic showing various Tailor Fitter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 70% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,216 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Master Fitter/Sewer/Tailor

Troy, NY โ€ข On-site

$28.81 - $36.02/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 23 hours ago


Key responsibilities

  • Perform alterations and fittings on a wide range of garments, utilizing technical expertise.

  • Provide customer service by assisting with fittings and making alteration decisions during customer interactions.

  • Follow all alteration workroom policies, procedures, and maintain a clean and safe work environment.


Job description

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE:
Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style. Since its inception in 1924, the company has delivered one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Its unique approach combines an emphasis on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of 14 extraordinary locations across North America for seamless, all-channel shopping. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Saks Global's portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets.
YOU WILL BE:
The Alteration Staff will be part of the tailoring team, providing customer service, and tailoring expertise as required.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Model all Saks Fifth Avenue Customer Service Principles.
Focus on achieving and exceeding individual performance and productivity goals.
Maintain a consistent high level of customer service by creating and developing excellent customer relationships.
Follow all Saks Fifth Avenue policies and procedures.
Follow all alteration workroom policies and Tailor procedures.
Ability to utilize expertise to make alterations decisions during customer fittings.
Focus on all efforts on providing an exceptional customer experience.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Support company/store and department initiatives.
Ad hoc responsibilities as needed
A towering strength at winning over an audience with their perspective
You are a respected and proven thought leader with a quantifiable track record of success in delivering results within a large complex organization
Generates a variety of approaches to problem solving including new and novel ideas
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Minimum 3 years fitting and tailoring experience in high-end merchandise
Ability to fit and perform alterations on a wide range of garments
Possession of strong technical background in specialty skills such as: leather,knits,double face,beading,fine tailoring,buttonholes etc is desired and a benefit.
Ability to use all standard sewing, pressing & spotting equipment
Ability to use specialty machines: Double-blind, Buttonhole, Cover-stitch, Leather
Knowledge of Alterations industry including fabrication and styling of luxury merchandise.
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE:
Opportunity to work in a innovative environment with a company experiencing transformational growth
Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
An amazing employee discount
SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).
Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact the store.


Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact candidatesupport@exemplarluxury.com.


Salary Range $28.81 - $36.02*

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.