Fitter/Tailor/Sewer

Saks Fifth Avenue

3d • $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. Who You Are: A towering strength at winning over an audience with their perspective You are a respected and proven thought leader with a quantifiable track record of success in delivering results within a large complex organization Generates a variety of approaches to problem solving including new and novel ideas You Also Have: 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 is desired and a benefit. 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. As The Alterations Staff Associate, You Will: 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. Ability to utilize expertise to make alterations decisions during customer fittings. Focus on all efforts on providing an exceptional customer experience. Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Support company/store and department initiatives. Ad hoc responsibilities as needed Your Life and Career at Saks Global: Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience. Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision and dental) An amazing Associate discount SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS: The hourly rate for this position is between $29.48-36.86 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance). Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application. SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used. Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors. Saks is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world. On its website and app, Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years fitting and tailoring experience in high-end merchandise
• Ability to fit and perform alterations on a wide range of garments
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of strong technical background in specialty skills such as: leather,knits,double face,beading,fine tailoring,buttonholes etc is desired and a benefit.

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.
• Ability to utilize expertise to make alterations decisions during customer fittings.
• Focus on all efforts on providing an exceptional customer experience.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Support company/store and department initiatives.
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• disability insurance
• a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)
• Associate discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED