Fitter, Tailor or Sewer

Saks Fifth Avenue • Boston, MA

272d • $28 - $35

About The Position

The Alteration Staff will be part of the tailoring team, providing customer service, and tailoring expertise as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years fitting and tailoring experience in high-end merchandise.
• Ability to fit and perform alterations on a wide range of garments.
• Possession of strong technical background in specialty skills such as leather, knits, double face, beading, fine tailoring, buttonholes, etc.
• Ability to use all standard sewing, pressing & spotting equipment.
• Ability to use specialty machines: Double-blind, Buttonhole, Cover-stitch, Leather.
• Knowledge of Alterations industry including fabrication and styling of luxury merchandise.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model all Saks Fifth Avenue Customer Service Principles.
• Focus on achieving and exceeding individual performance and productivity goals.
• Maintain a consistent high level of customer service by creating and developing excellent customer relationships.
• Follow all Saks Fifth Avenue policies and procedures.
• Follow all alteration workroom policies and Tailor procedures.
• Utilize expertise to make alterations decisions during customer fittings.
• Focus on providing an exceptional customer experience.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Support company/store and department initiatives.
• Perform ad hoc responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)
• Amazing Associate discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED