Alterations / Tailor (Fitter Finisher) – Halls KC (Part-time regular; 16-24 hours a week)

Hallmark • Kansas City, MO

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Crown Center, one of the nation’s first mixed-use redevelopments, is an 85-acre complex that welcomes more than five million visitors each year. A subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Crown Center is a ‘city within a city’ – combining hotel, office, retail, residential and entertainment land uses within its boundaries. Halls Kansas City provides the ultimate in trend-setting design, exclusive brands and superior customer service. Our beautiful, 35,000 square foot store is located on the third level of the Crown Center shops in the heart of Kansas City. Halls offers a new shopping experience in a fresh and exciting environment, taking an active role in Crown Center’s goal of creating a vibrant central city. The Fitter Finisher (Part-time regular) works within the Halls Alterations department. At Halls Kansas City, the Alterations department is known for its expert tailoring of men’s and women’s clothing. In addition, the department is responsible for working on items for the Visual Merchandising Department, Store Operations and other areas as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year experience in high-quality alterations

Nice To Haves

• Very detail oriented
• Excellent math skills
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills
• Exceptional customer service and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Performs wide variety of alterations required to fit customer requests: hand and machine work, shoulder, hem, collar, and sleeve work, sizing garments, repairs defective merchandise.
• Analyzes garments to see what alterations are required, reconstructs garments as needed, has knowledge of and works with special care fabrics, prices alterations according to work performed.
• Checks appointments daily and makes sure the garments are ready for the customer at the appointed time.
• Works closely with others in the department to answer questions about fitting, construction, and fabric on the garments.
• Remains available as needed for unscheduled fittings during the day.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• All Halls employees are responsible for protecting company assets by following established policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED