Hermès Tailor

About Hermès

Hermès is an independent, family-owned maison renowned for artisanal craftsmanship and a commitment to long-lived luxury objects. The brand operates a global network of Maison boutiques and workshops while preserving traditional savoir‑faire; Hermès positions artisanship, material excellence and humanist values at the core of its employer identity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform fittings, marking, alterations and pressing to Hermès quality standards, completing work within established timeframes.
• Operate and maintain tailor shop equipment, including industrial sewing/straight stitch machines, blind hemmer/serger machines, button machines, cutting tables and pressing/steaming equipment.
• Advise internal and external clients on alteration options, accurately estimate lead times and costs, and manage client expectations.
• Support the selling process by greeting clients, conducting fittings, handling immediate alteration requests and fostering long‑term client relationships.
• Collaborate closely with the Made to Measure (MTM) Client Development Manager on MTM and Bespoke orders; provide status updates and follow-up communication.
• Press all altered garments and teach basic pressing techniques to store personnel when required.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge of Hermès womenswear and menswear collections and awareness of the luxury retail market and competitors.
• Travel domestically and to Paris as needed to attend MTM and Bespoke trainings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Operations Director or store leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of professional alterations/tailoring experience in a luxury or high‑end retail environment.
• Demonstrable expertise in garment construction and men’s suiting techniques; strong knowledge of fabrications and materials.
• Advanced applied tailoring skills and the ability to assess and make autonomous decisions regarding product alterations.
• Superior communication skills for interacting with clients, management and boutique colleagues.
• Proven ability to organize and track product and client information accurately.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs without assistance and perform standing/repetitive tasks typical of a tailoring workshop.

Skills

Experience

At least eight years of hands‑on alterations and tailoring experience within a luxury retail or bespoke tailoring context, including measurable exposure to men’s suiting and bespoke/made‑to‑measure processes.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; formal training or apprenticeship in tailoring, couture or garment construction preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 88093.15 to USD 94,500 per annum.

Benefits

Commission and bonus incentives; Medical, Dental, Vision; Life Insurance and Disability; Paid time off (18 DDOs, 12 company holidays, 2 wellbeing days, sick & safe time); Paid Parental Leave and Transition Time; 401(k) and Roth retirement plan with company matching and profit sharing; voluntary benefits (FSA, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance); product discount; EAP; access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support.

Culture

Hermès cultivates a workplace rooted in craftsmanship, respect for materials and long‑term stewardship of savoir‑faire. The Maison emphasises humanist values, inclusion and the transmission of artisanal skills within a family‑oriented corporate culture.

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