Alterations Associate, Full Time - Short Hills

Bloomingdale's; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401(k) plan options

Employee Discount at Bloomingdale's & Macy's

Job summary

Bloomingdale's is looking for an Alteration Support Professional in Short Hills, New Jersey. This role is crucial in delivering an easy and enjoyable shopping experience. You will be responsible for sewing, performing alterations, and providing customers with the necessary information about alteration services.

The ideal candidate will ensure quality work while maintaining a positive attitude and strong communication with customers. A high school diploma and relevant experience are required, along with flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of direct experience in alterations or a related field.
• Strong communication skills for diverse customer interactions.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform sewing and alterations on garments to customer specifications.
• Provide detailed information about alterations services.
• Deliver quality work on time to achieve profitability.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Sewing and alterations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Day‑1 Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for eligible colleagues
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Holiday Time‑Off & Flexible Scheduling
• Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv
• Enhanced benefits: pet, home & auto insurance & more
• 401(k) plan options available
• Bonus earning opportunities
• Growth potential opportunities
• Employee Discount at Bloomingdale's & Macy's Stores

Job Overview

A Bloomingdale's Alteration Support Professional plays a critical role in the daily operations of our store. To deliver our mission statement to be like no other store in the world, our Alterations Professionals possess speed, attention to detail, collaborative spirit and teamwork to drive an easy and fun shopping experience for our customers. Each day provides our Alteration Support Professional detailed role responsibilities such as sewing garments, performing basic to advanced level alterations on garments—including, but not limited to, sleeves, backs, sides, collars and bodices—doing minor repairs, and replacing buttons.

Essential Functions

• Present a pleasant, knowledgeable and positive attitude to our customers
• Provide detailed information about alterations services and value and respond to customer inquiries
• Deliver quality work first time and on time meeting customer specifications to reduce waste and achieve profitability

Qualifications and Competencies

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1‑2 years direct experience
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate and share information with diverse groups of customers and peers
• Resourceful and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Resourceful self‑starter, works well independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays

Physical Requirements

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department
• May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, color vision and climbing ladders
• Frequent use of computers and other technology necessary to perform job duties, including handheld electronic equipment
• Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs

This position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at bloomingdalesJOBS.com.