ALTERATIONS ASSOCIATE

Von Maur, Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Merchandise discount

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan

No holiday hours

Internal promotion

Job summary

Von Maur, Inc. is seeking an Alterations Associate to contribute to our reputation as America’s Leading Department Store. You will alter diverse styles of women’s garments, from beaded formal dresses to tailored pieces, while delivering exceptional customer service.

In this role you will measure, fit, pin, and sew garments, repair items, and maintain a organized, safe work area. We value professional alterations skills and offer competitive wages, a merchandise discount, comprehensive benefits,

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 customer specifications
• Disassemble, sew and reassemble garments; prep with iron/steam
• Repair damaged merchandise
• Garment work ranges from basic to moderately difficult alterations
• Maintain a clean department and work area

Skills

Customer experience

Garment measurement

Sewing / Alterations

Repair skills

Maintenance

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.