Hiring: Tailor, Maison Madison Company: Hermès Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:45:27 Target Skills & Keywords : Stitch About the job Experience: •8+ years of professional tailoring or alterations experience in luxury fashion, or high-end ready‑to‑wear. •180+ year tradition of creativity and innovation. Required Skills: •All other duties as assigned by the supervisor. •Conduct personalized fittings with clients, offering expert recommendations that honor the garment’s design while enhancing comfort, movement, and silhouette. •Collaborate closely with Sales Specialist and Store Management to support the selling ceremony and overall client experience. •Communicate clearly on alteration timelines, garment readiness, and care instructions to ensure a seamless and elevated client experience. •Provide on‑the‑spot evaluations or immediate tailoring needs when necessary to support client satisfaction. •Understand style and fit of various garments. Maintain an up-to-date product knowledge of Hermès Women's and Men’s collections seasonally. •Demonstrate strong proficiency in operating tailor shop equipment including but not limited to industrial sewing/ straight stitch machine, blind hemmer/serger machine, button machine, cutting table, and pressing/steaming equipment. •Advise clients (internal and external) on product alterations, providing accurately calculating lead times and cost to ensure expectations are managed. Qualifications: •Exude the spirit of Hermès through sound tailoring skills, knowledge, and experience. •Exhibit a professional understanding of garment fitting, knowledge of fabrics, styling, and manufacturing techniques. •Demonstrate strong knowledge of garment construction and men’s suiting techniques in luxury. •Strong knowledge of different fabrications and materials. •A high level of applied tailoring skills. •Must possess superior communication skills in order to effectively communicate with clients, management and employees in the boutique. •Must be able to effectively organize and track product and client information. •Demonstrated capacity to lift between 0-25 lbs. without assistance. •Regular in-person work at a Company-designated work location is an essential function of this position. •The range for this position is $79,123.00 - $96,706.00. Actual rates are determined based on the job, location, and individual experience. Compensation: •$79,123 - $96,706 / year •Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!