Alterations Associate

Saks•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

The Alterations Associate, described as a Tailor, conducts alterations, resizing, and restyling of merchandise retailed in Neiman Marcus stores. The role assists fitters with professional guidance on fit, alterability, and the structural quality of apparel merchandise. Alterations must meet Neiman Marcus quality standards, equal to or better than the garment’s original construction. The associate operates and maintains sewing equipment, inspects completed work, and completes tasks assigned by a manager, supervisor, or lead.

Requirements

Ability to read English and understand instructions from a manager, supervisor, or lead.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a tailoring operation or industrial sewing environment, with exposure to a variety of garment styles and fabric types.

Responsibilities

Alter constructed garments to meet or exceed the quality of the original construction.
Perform garment alterations, including adjusting seams, shoulder blades, chest, shoulders, sleeves, backs, collars, coat length, linings, and pockets.
Assist fitters with fit, alterability, and structural quality of apparel merchandise.
Operate and maintain sewing equipment.
Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met.
Complete alteration tasks assigned by a supervisor or lead, and other tasks assigned by a manager, supervisor, or lead.
Interpret written and oral instructions.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
Employee discount
Career advancement opportunities