BRIONI Tailor

Job description

Job Family Group Description - Sales / Omni-Channel: Combines all positions within the different sales channels: retail, wholesale and e-commerce. Also includes all activities to support store management. Job Family Description -Retail Operations: Supports the sales process – puts displays in place, keeps stock level inventory, payment transactions, fitting or garment alterations. Sub-Job Family Description - Tailor: Carries out fittings, takes measurements and makes alterations to ensure a perfect fit for clients. Provides guidance to clients on style and fit.

BRIONI In-Store Tailor

About us

Founded in Rome in 1945, Brioni is recognized as the world’s most prestigious menswear luxury house.

We develop and manufacture sartorial ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes and eyewear with an unparalleled level of craftsmanship.

As part of the global luxury group Kering, we are committed to ‘empowering imagination’ in a sustainable manner and encouraging our employees to flourish. Join our passionate journey and fulfil your potential and creativity.

We are currently seeking an In-Store Tailor who will report to the Chief Tailor as part of our dynamic team in New York, New York.

Your opportunity

You will be an ambassador for the brand supporting Brioni Stores in all the activities involving measurement taking of Bespoke line, alterations and ameliorations of RTW garments

How you will contribute

·  Accurately take body measurements of a client and communicating these in a timely way to the atelier and Bespoke ambassador in the Brioni standard way
·  Understand how to use tailoring techniques to compensate for different body configurations and postures and communicate this to the client in the appropriate way.
·  Advise the client and the sales advisors regarding alterations necessary to achieve the best possible fit for RTW garments
·  Take measurements for Bespoke collections; suits, shirts, casualwear
·  Take measurements and perform mending activities on Ready to Wear garments
·  Assist the Store personnel to satisfy the customer needs and request in terms of fitting on both Bespoke and Ready to Wear collections

Who you are

·  Educated at schools of patterns making
·  3-5 years tailoring experience ideally in luxury menswear
·  Fluent English (Italian also desirable)
·  Strong understanding of garment construction and confidence both with industrial sewing machines and hand stitching
·  Advanced knowledge of fabrics and hand sewing techniques including buttonholes
·  Exceptional attention to detail
·  Highly organized, passionate and self-motivated
·  Customer focused attitude
·  Team player
·  Flexibility

Base Salary

·  $24.50-$45.50 per hour

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Brioni adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Atelier in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow.

Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. 

·  Full time
·  Amérique du Nord
·  United States of America