How to hire a tailor fitter

How to hire a tailor fitter, step by step

Here's a step-by-step tailor fitter hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a tailor fitter job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new tailor fitter
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the tailor fitter you need to hire. Certain tailor fitter roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A tailor fitter's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, tailor fitters from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of tailor fitters.

   Type of Tailor Fitter	Description	Hourly rate
   Tailor Fitter		$10-25
   Alterations Tailor	An alterations tailor specializes in altering clothing for adjustments and repairs. Their responsibilities include communicating with clients to determine their needs, recording client measurements and alteration requests, analyzing the quality of fabric to identify the most convenient process, and sewing clothing materials by machine or hand... Show more	$10-24

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Sales Associates
   • Coats
   • Customer Service

   Responsibilities:

   • Perform HVAC system change-outs in residential occupancies.
   • Perform HVAC system change-outs in residential occupancies.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your tailor fitter job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A tailor fitter can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, tailor fitters' average salary in louisiana is 57% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level tailor fitters 58% less than senior-level tailor fitters.
   • Certifications. A tailor fitter with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a tailor fitter's salary.

   Average tailor fitter salary

   $16.62hourly

   $34,561 yearly

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   Entry-level tailor fitter salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a tailor fitter job description

   A job description for a tailor fitter role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a tailor fitter job description:

   Tailor fitter job description example

   The ideal Tailor/Fitter provides each customer with the best possible service through the quality of their craft.
   A day in the life...
   
   + Measure customers for size, fit garments on customers, and mark areas requiring alterations
   
   + Perform and complete customer fittings on time, and sewing alterations, according to Nordstrom guidelines and service standards
   
   + Meet department and individual productivity goals while following proper processes and procedures
   
   + Utilize store technology to manage and organize customer alteration needs
   
   + Deliver customer expectations through teamwork and collaboration within the Alterations & Store Team
   
   + Educate customers, and employees on proper fit, style, construction, and trend in a professional and friendly manner
   
   You own this if you have...
   
   + Previous fitting, tailoring, and sewing experience, preferred minimum of 2-3 years
   
   + Clear, professional communication with coworkers and customers
   
   + The ability to stay organized and prioritize multiple tasks and customer requests in a fast-paced environment
   
   + A willingness to learn, and safely operate sewing and pressing machinery, and standard alterations equipment
   
   + The ability to embrace a flexible working schedule based on business needs
   
   We've got you covered...
   
   Our employees are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
   
   + Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
   
   + Life Insurance and Disability
   
   + Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
   
   A few more important points...
   
   The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
   
   Nordstrom will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
   
   Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com .
   
   © 2022 Nordstrom, Inc
   
   Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.
   
   Pay Range Details
   
   The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
   
   Colorado: $20.00 - $32.00 hourly

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5. Post your job

   To find tailor fitters for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any tailor fitters they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level tailor fitters with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your tailor fitter job on Zippia to find and recruit tailor fitter candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit tailor fitters, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new tailor fitter

   Once you've selected the best tailor fitter candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new tailor fitter first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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