- Location
- Vancouver British Columbia Canada
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Compensation
- $35/hour
- Department
- Manufacturing, Artisanal & Industrial Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 25, 2026
About Harry Rosen
Founded in Toronto in 1954 by brothers Harry and Lou Rosen, Harry Rosen is a leading Canadian luxury menswear retailer, distinguished by its curated designer collections, tailoring expertise and personalized service. Its heritage combines entrepreneurial ambition with an enduring commitment to helping clients dress with confidence. As an employer, the company offers a setting where sartorial knowledge, relationship-building and commercial acumen intersect, with career paths spanning client advising, tailoring, merchandising and corporate functions. Professionals drawn to refined retail will find a business in which attentive service, product expertise and long-term client relationships are central to the brand’s identity.
Harry Rosen is seeking a Head Tailor in Vancouver to lead a team of tailors and alterationists, deliver luxury menswear alterations and support customer satisfaction and store success. Compensation starts at CAD 35 per hour plus bonuses, based on skills and experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead a team of tailors and alterationists, ensuring deadlines are met and quality and productivity remain high to meet and exceed business goals.
- Alter and tailor luxury menswear garments, including jackets, pants and shirts.
- Use and maintain a variety of industrial sewing machines and pressers.
- Provide exceptional support and service to foster customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Work individually and as part of a team to achieve store success.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience leading a team of tailors or alterationists.
- Knowledge and expertise in altering and tailoring luxury menswear garments, including jackets, pants and shirts.
- 2–3 or more years of experience using and maintaining a variety of industrial sewing machines and pressers.
- Focus on providing exceptional support and service, leading to customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Goal-oriented, with the ability to work individually and as part of a team to achieve store success.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years leading a team of tailors or alterationists; 2–3 or more years using and maintaining industrial sewing machines and pressers.
Workplace
This position is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is CAD 35 per hour.
Benefits
Opportunities to earn monthly and annual team bonuses; industry-leading discounts and special purchase opportunities; comprehensive flexible benefits package; pension and Group RRSP programs; a modern, digitally advanced workplace; coaching to support personal career goals; an internal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council; and commitment to internal growth, promotion and succession planning.
Culture
Harry Rosen’s workplace culture reflects its heritage as a Canadian luxury menswear specialist, with an emphasis on sartorial expertise, personalised service and lasting client relationships. Its client-focused retail environment values attention to detail and collaborative service, with employees helping clients develop a wardrobe that expresses their individual style.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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