Alterations Associate
Saks Fifth Avenue•Newport Beach, CA
•$31 - $39
About The Position
As a Tailor, the Alterations Associate conducts alterations, resizing, and restyling of merchandise retailed in Neiman Marcus stores. The role assists fitters by providing professional support with garment fit, alterability, and structural quality. Completed work must meet Neiman Marcus quality standards, equal to or better than the garment’s original construction.
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 Neiman Marcus quality standards, equal to or better than the original construction.
- Alter vented or unvented seams; take in shoulder blades; reduce the chest; and narrow shoulders.
- Rotate sleeves and shorten sleeves.
- Shorten the back or collar and square shoulders.
- Shorten or re-line coats, or remake inside or outside pockets.
- Operate and maintain sewing equipment.
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met.
- Complete alteration tasks assigned by a Supervisor or Lead.
- Interpret instructions provided in written and oral form.
- Complete tasks assigned by a Manager, Supervisor, or Lead.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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