Seamstress/Tailor

The Buckle, Inc. • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • $15 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Seamstress/Tailor supports Buckle’s mission to create an enjoyable shopping experience by performing operational tasks related to in-store alterations, including hemming jeans and pants. The role completes quality alterations according to Guest specifications, ticket instructions, and deadlines, while providing customer service and contributing to a positive team environment.

The position uses Buckle-provided sewing equipment and supplies to measure, mark, alter, repair, and press merchandise; remove spots or stains; and maintain alteration records and a clean, organized work area. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. The stated pay range is $15.16–$17 per hour, with final offers based on factors including skills, experience, location, and qualifications. The posting describes both full-time and part-time teammate benefits; it does not specify which employment status applies to this opening.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related sewing, fitting, and alteration experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and the day of or day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, based on store and business needs.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting and maneuvering 25 pounds throughout the store and backroom.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality alterations on merchandise at the store location.
• Follow ticket instructions and markings based on Guest specifications.
• Accommodate on-the-spot alterations when requested by Store Leaders.
• Meet alteration deadlines and Guest expectations.
• Measure and mark alteration lines; pin folds or mark seams to indicate alterations in progress.
• Remove stitches using a ripper or razor blade and resew merchandise using a needle and thread or sewing machine.
• Press merchandise using a hand iron or steamer.
• Repair defective merchandise and remove spots or stains.
• Record completed work, required alterations, and instructions, and follow through on the alteration log.
• Meet specified productivity guidelines, generally four jean alterations per hour.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked work area and notify a Leader when supplies are needed.
• Be flexible with hours, which may fluctuate seasonally based on business needs, and be open to review of work that needs to be redone.
• Communicate policy violations to the Store Manager, District Manager, and/or Human Resources in a timely and confidential manner.
• Provide feedback to the Store Manager, Assistant Manager, and Floor Leaders about merchandise-handling concerns.
• Understand and apply Buckle’s Code of Ethics, policies, procedures, and handbook.
• Perform assigned duties with a high level of customer service and contribute to a positive team spirit.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time teammate benefits include medical coverage, dental and vision insurance, virtual care, mental health resources through the Employee Assistance Program, a 401(k) with company match, health savings and flexible spending accounts, performance bonuses, a teammate discount, vacation and sick time, a floating holiday, bereavement leave, paid volunteer day for eligible salaried teammates, basic life and AD&D insurance, optional supplemental life and disability plans, leave-of-absence support, supplemental insurance options, legal services, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.
• Part-time teammate benefits include a teammate discount, medical plan access for eligible teammates, a 401(k) with company match, mental health resources through the Employee Assistance Program, and paid leave in applicable states.

What This Job Offers

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