Alterations

Saks•San Francisco, FL

6d•$29 - $37

About The Position

WHO WE ARE: Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style. Since its inception in 1924, the company has delivered one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Its unique approach combines an emphasis on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of 33 extraordinary locations across North America for seamless, all-channel shopping. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets. YOU WILL BE: As an Alterations associate, you will be conducting alterations, resizing and restyling of all merchandise retailed in Saks Fifth Avenue stores.

Requirements

Experience in a tailoring operation or industrial sewing environment, with exposure to a variety of garment styles and types of fabrics, is preferred.
Ability to read English and understand instruction by Manager, Supervisor, or Lead
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure

Responsibilities

Alter constructed garments to meet the standard of quality set by Saks Fifth Avenue equal or better than original construction
Alter seams vented or unvented, take in shoulder blades, reduce chest, narrow shoulders.
Rotate sleeves, shorten sleeves
Shorten back, shorten collar, and square shoulders
Shorten coat, re-line coat, or remake inside or outside pockets
Operate and maintain all sewing equipment
Self-inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met
Complete alterations assigned tasks, as assigned by Supervisor/Lead
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form