Uniqlo Retail Alterations Specialist (Full-time & Part-Time) - Michigan Avenue, IL
About The Position
The Alterations Specialist alters pants to customers’ custom specifications and needs, using knowledge of fabrics, sewing, fashion, and the marketplace. The role is based at the Michigan Avenue location in Chicago and involves measuring, cutting, sewing, and finishing pant hems. The position is offered as full-time or part-time, with availability requirements that vary by schedule. Compensation starts at $18 per hour, with promotion opportunities every three months based on individual performance. The company states that compensation may depend on experience, education, certifications, skills, expertise, and location.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least six months of prior sewing or fitting experience in an alterations or tailoring department.
- Working knowledge of sewing machines such as lock stitch, blind stitch, and serge machines.
- Strong communication skills and fluency in English.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets business needs, including evenings and weekends.
- Full-time availability requirements: average 32 or more hours per week based on business seasonality; open availability on weekends, with religious exemptions considered; availability restrictions limited to two days per week; and minimum availability of 12 hours per week.
- Part-time availability requirement: minimum availability of 12 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Sew pant hems using an industrial sewing machine.
- Trim excess threads with scissors.
- Measure, cut, and sew hems following seams, edges, or markings on pants.
- Alter pant hemlines to fit individual customers.
- Maintain specified productivity guidelines.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the next 2%.
- Paid parental leave for full-time employees.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
- HSA/FSA options.
- Employee Assistance Program for full-time employees.
- Vacation and personal time off for full-time employees.
- Sick and wellness time off.
- 30% employee merchandise discount.
- Commuter benefits.
- Promotion opportunities every three months based on individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
