ALTERATIONS ASSOCIATE

Von Maur, Inc.; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; 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 is seeking an Alterations Associate to join our department store team in Illinois. You will measure, fit, pin, and sew garments to customer specifications, ranging from formal beaded dresses to tailored pieces.

You’ll deliver friendly, reliable service while maintaining a clean work area and handling garments from basic to moderately difficult alterations. The base wage is $17.00–$20.00 per hour, with overtime eligibility and pay determined by qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience with basic to advanced alterations.
• Ability to measure, fit, mark, and pin garments to customer specifications.
• Competent in repairing damaged or defective merchandise.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Alterations expertise

Attention to detail

Customer focus

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

We’re committed to helping you thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support for you and your family.

• 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.

The expected base wage for this position is $17.00 - $20.00/hr with overtime eligibility. Successful candidates’ wages will be determined based on their individual qualifications for the position.

Pay range listed is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.