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WE'RE HIRING
Tailor / Seamstress
(PT Seasonal)
Michael Iji Custom Design & Tailoring — Seasonal Fitter & Tailor
Position: Part-Time Seasonal Tailor / Customer-Facing Fitter
Duration: Approx. 3 Months (Potential for Full-Time Permanent transition based on business goals)
Location: 1371 Southeast Maynard, Cary, North Carolina 27511
Pay Rate: $16.00 / hour
Reports To: Michael Iji, Owner & Master Designer [1]
ABOUT OUR STUDIO ~
At Michael Iji Custom Design & Tailoring, we deliver an unparalleled bespoke experience rooted in rich heritage, complex pattern work, and luxury hospitality. From our high-fashion custom made-to-measure suits and our signature in-house designer men's shirts crafted from imported Italian fabrics, to specialized ladies' garments, we create a truly unique and personalized experience for our Cary clientele. [1]
Position Overview ~
We are seeking a refined, customer-facing Seasonal Fitter & Tailor to join our Cary boutique. In this role, you will work directly alongside Master Designer Michael Iji on the showroom floor. You will be a vital face of the brand—interacting directly with clients, pinning garments to achieve a "perfect fit," and assisting with high-end structural alterations. This is a part-time seasonal position for approximately 3 months, with a direct pathway to a permanent, full-time role if shop performance and business goals are met. [1]
Key Responsibilities ~
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Showroom Fitting & Pinning: Greet and consult with clients, conducting accurate fittings for high-fashion suits, designer shirts, trousers, vests, and ladies' apparel. [1]
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Brand Ambassadorship: Provide a welcoming, luxury hospitality experience that aligns with Michael Iji’s high standards of personalized service. [1]
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Expert Alterations: Execute precise, premium alterations on a variety of delicate and structured textiles, including luxury Italian cottons, wools, and tailored formalwear. [1]
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Studio Collaboration: Take impeccable fitting notes and maintain close communication with Michael Iji to ensure every garment leaves the studio flawless. [1]
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Required Qualifications ~
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Technical Bench & Machine Skills: Proficient with industrial sewing machinery and comfortable handling luxury menswear and womenswear.
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Customer-Facing Confidence: Excellent communication skills with the ability to map a client’s posture, listen to their fit preferences, and pin with meticulous accuracy.
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Reliability: High attention to detail, punctuality, and a collaborative spirit in a busy boutique environment. [1]
How to Apply
Please fill application shown here and submit your resume and photos/portfolio showcasing your previous tailoring or alteration work directly to the studio.
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MICHAEL IJI
Create a Truly Unique Fit
Discover the unparalleled craftsmanship of our bespoke tailoring services - where we specialize in our in-house designer men's shirts of imported Italian fabrics, high fashion custom & M2M suits - and expert alterations creating a truly unique and personalized experience for our clients.
Schedule an alterations or custom design appointment with Michael Iji today.
LADIES WELCOME, TOO.
Meet
MICHAEL IJI
Michael's passion for tailoring began at the young age of 14 when he started working as an apprentice for local tailors in the markets of Nigeria. Nigerian tailors are renowned for their intricate pattern work and weaving skills, and Michael quickly honed his craft under their guidance.
MICHAEL IJI -
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