Alterations Fitter Tailor Sewer

Summary

Provide expert fitting and tailoring services for high end merchandise, delivering exceptional customer service during fittings and alterations. Perform a range of technical sewing tasks using standard and specialty equipment while maintaining a clean and safe work environment and supporting store initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct customer fittings and advise on alteration decisions.
• Perform alterations on a wide range of garments for luxury merchandise.
• Use standard sewing, pressing and spotting equipment.
• Operate specialty machines such as double blind, buttonhole, cover stitch and leather machines.
• Maintain high levels of customer service and develop customer relationships.
• Meet individual performance and productivity goals.
• Follow store alteration workroom policies and tailor procedures.
• Support company and department initiatives and perform ad hoc responsibilities.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years fitting and tailoring experience with high end merchandise.
• Ability to fit and perform alterations on diverse garment types.
• Technical skills with specialty fabrics such as leather, knits, double face, beading and fine tailoring.
• Ability to use specialty sewing machines and standard equipment.
• Knowledge of alterations industry including fabrication and styling of luxury merchandise.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.