ALTERATIONS ASSOCIATE

Von Maur; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Merchandise discount

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan

No extended holiday hours

Promote from within

Job summary

Von Maur’s Alterations Associate role invites you to own the customer experience, alterations across formal dresses to tailored clothing, and maintain high standards in a busy department. You will greet customers, measure and pin garments, and prepare items for fitting.

The position offers competitive wages, a generous merchandise discount, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k), and clear opportunities for advancement in a family-owned company known for outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be professionally competent in all basic and most advanced alterations.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and own the customer experience.
• Measure, fit, mark, and pin garments per specifications.
• Disassemble, sew and reassemble garments; prepare for customers with iron/steamer.
• Repair damaged or defective merchandise.
• Handle alterations from basic to moderately difficult.
• Maintain a clean department and work area.

Skills

Customer service

Sewing

Attention to detail

Tools

Measuring tape

Sewing equipment

Job description

As an Alterations Associate, your unique skills contribute to our reputation as America’s Leading Department Store. In addition to general alterations, you will alter diverse styles of women’s garments varying from formal dresses with beading to tailored clothing.

What You’ll Do

• Own the customer experience – greet people sincerely, be friendly and thank every customer
• Measure, fit, mark, and pin garments according to customer specifications
• Disassemble, sew and/or reassemble garments according to measurements taken during fitting – use iron and steamer to prepare garments for customers
• Repair damaged or defective merchandise
• Garment work may range from basic to moderately difficult sewing/alteration procedures
• Maintain a clean department and work area

Candidates must be professionally competent in all basic and most advanced alterations.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive wages
• Generous merchandise discount
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• No extended holiday hours
• Promote from within philosophy - creates endless career opportunities!

About Us

Von Maur’s reputation as a company is directly tied to our legendary customer service. Still family owned today, our culture is built on supporting and valuing our employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can take pride in your work and grow professionally.