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# Experienced Tailor/Seamstress Needed at Tom James Company

- **Company:** Tom James Company
- **Location:** Burlingame, CA
- **Employment:** part-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2025-10-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/tomjames/47bb91a8-2b5e-40d6-bb68-9ebda92f5017

## Job description

Tom James Custom Clothing sales office in Burlingame, CA is seeking a part-time Seamstress/Tailor or Master Tailor who excels in his or her trade and possesses a talent for delivering the finest tailored clothing with excellent attention to detail. Employees must be able to work quickly in a fast-paced office environment. Weekly hours for this position are 24. Compensation for this position will be hourly at $29.

Tailor Job Summary: Performs alterations as directed for our clients' high-end garments and delivers professionally finished garments on time. Demonstrates knowledge of fabric and standard tailoring concepts and procedures with quality workmanship for men's and women's garments.

Tailor Job Responsibilities and Duties: To make adjustments to men’s and women’s suits, shirts, coats, blazers, dresses, and trousers. Included, but not limited to: Shorten/lengthen sleeves Taper sides of garments Lower collars Take in/out trousers waist Take in/out seat and rise on pants Shorten/lengthen trousers Taper trouser thighs and foot widths Ensure proper sizing of clients Manages all interactions with professionalism Tracks detailed alteration production daily Performs alterations on all garments submitted for alteration, presses finished garment, removes threads, and completes for client-ready Completes all work promptly to ensure customer delivery date Maintains a clean work environment and maintains all required paperwork related to daily assignments

Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of tailoring experience in a retail or customer-service environment Strong working knowledge of garment construction in men's and women's apparel and ability to perform high-quality workmanship including hand and by machine Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail Self-starter Able to perform multiple tasks efficiently with a strong organization of time

Working Conditions:

- Standing or sitting for long periods
- Fast-paced environment
- Adhere to all policies as outlined in the Office Support Manual and all Company practices and procedures

Benefits include a generous PTO (Paid Time Off) policy and a 401(k) plan. We are looking to fill the position immediately. An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a background and credit check.

## THIS ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

An EEO Employer

## About Tom James Company

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Tom James Company designs, manufactures, and delivers custom clothing for men and women through a direct‑sales model, serving busy professionals worldwide.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family‑owned, no public funding rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Franklin, Tennessee, USA
- **Founded**: 1966
- **Founders**: Spencer Hays

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Custom apparel manufacturing and direct‑to‑consumer retail (men’s and women’s custom clothing).
- **Target customers**: B2C and B2B – busy professionals, executives, and individuals seeking convenient, personalized wardrobe solutions.
- **Mission / purpose**: “We Build People. People Build the Business.” The company focuses on developing its sales professionals and delivering high‑value custom garments through a relationship‑driven approach.

## Products & Services
- **Custom Suits, Shirts, and Outerwear**: Tailored men’s and women’s garments, including suits, sport coats, dress shirts, jeans, dresses, and outerwear, offered in a wide range of fabrics and styles.
- **Personalized Sales Experience (“We Come To You”)**: Sales representatives visit clients at their home or office for consultations, measurements, and garment hand‑delivery, eliminating the need for a retail store visit.
- **Women’s Line**: Launched in 2020, a full custom clothing collection for women, with more than 40 unique measurements and 75 patterns.
- **Holland & Sherry Interiors**: A luxury interiors division leveraging the company’s fabric‑milling expertise.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue (Gross Sales) – $585 million in 2024 [careers.tomjames.com](https://careers.tomjames.com/about/).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not applicable (no external funding); the company operates with 14 owned manufacturing facilities globally, including mills and factories in the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia [tomjames.com](https://www.tomjames.com/heritage/default.aspx).
- **Growth Signals**: 8.18% annual sales growth in 2024; women’s line up 200% year‑to‑date; per‑person sales up 30% post‑pandemic; new pay plan released in 2021 that increased compensation by 25% across the board [careers.tomjames.com](https://careers.tomjames.com/about/).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical Integration**: Owns the entire supply chain from fabric weaving to garment manufacturing to delivery – 14 manufacturing partners, including historic brands like Oxxford Clothing and Holland & Sherry.
- **Customization at Scale**: Ability to produce a high volume of individually customized garments, a combination competitors find difficult to replicate.
- **Value Proposition**: Offers custom garments at prices comparable to off‑the‑rack items, appealing to a broad customer base.
- **Entrepreneurial Sales Model**: Sales professionals build their own clientele and have uncapped earning potential, with the support of a 50‑year‑old brand and in‑house manufacturing.
- **Principle‑Based Leadership**: Emphasis on long‑term relationships, ethical practices, and investment in employee development rather than short‑term tactics.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion of Women’s Line**: Continued growth in the women’s custom clothing category, which has seen strong demand.
- **Sustainability Investments**: Operations include a solar‑powered shirt factory and a biofuel boiler at the textile mill, with a goal of reducing environmental impact.
- **Strengthening Sales Force**: Ongoing training, a new pay plan, and leadership development programs to attract and retain top sales talent.
- **Geographic Reach**: Serving clients across 4 continents with 92 locations; exploring further market penetration in existing territories.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture and Mission**: The company’s mission “We Build People. People Build the Business.” is central – leaders emphasize personal and professional growth over short‑term profits. Managers start as sales professionals and continue selling to stay connected [careers.tomjames.com](https://careers.tomjames.com/investment-in-you/).
- **Remote / Hybrid Policy**: Sales roles are field‑based – representatives work from home and meet clients at their locations. Corporate/leadership roles are based in Franklin, TN.
- **Compensation and Growth**: Uncapped commissions, guaranteed training pay, and a recent 25% compensation increase. Career paths include moving into sales leadership, where most managers have risen from within.
- **Unique Perks**: “Follow Day” – a half‑day ride‑along with a sales leader before hiring to ensure cultural fit. Company‑sponsored leadership training for new managers. Direct‑selling model allows for schedule flexibility and autonomy.
- **Workforce**: ~3,000 employees, with a strong emphasis on internal promotion and tenure.

## Sources
1. [careers.tomjames.com – About page](https://careers.tomjames.com/about/)
2. [careers.tomjames.com – Investment in You page](https://careers.tomjames.com/investment-in-you/)
3. [tomjames.com – Heritage page](https://www.tomjames.com/heritage/default.aspx)
4. [careers.tomjames.com – Main careers site](https://careers.tomjames.com/)
5. [jobs.lever.co/tomjames – Current openings](https://jobs.lever.co/tomjames)

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