Alterations Associate - Short Hills

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard is seeking a skilled garment alteration expert in Short Hills, New Jersey. The role involves performing skilled alterations and repairs while ensuring a high-quality fit for customers. Attention to detail and good communication skills are essential in providing professional service during fittings and managing alteration requests efficiently.

The ideal candidate should possess proven experience in tailoring, demonstrate a high standard for finish and fit, and be capable of handling multiple alteration orders under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience performing garment alterations and tailoring work, including machine and hand sewing.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard for finish and fit.
• Good customer service and communication skills for fittings and consultations.

Responsibilities

• Measure garments and customers to determine appropriate alterations and adjustments.
• Perform alterations such as hemming, taking in/out seams, shortening sleeves, and other tailoring tasks.
• Conduct fittings with customers and make necessary adjustments to achieve proper fit.
• Inspect finished garments for quality and adherence to specifications before return to customers.
• Manage alteration tickets, track progress, and meet promised completion timelines.
• Maintain sewing equipment and a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Sewing techniques

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

Summary

Perform skilled garment alterations and repairs to ensure a high-quality fit and finish for customers. Provide professional, attentive service during fittings and ensure alteration requests are completed accurately and on time. Maintain organized work area and accurate records of alteration tickets.

Responsibilities

• Measure garments and customers to determine appropriate alterations and adjustments.
• Perform alterations such as hemming, taking in/out seams, shortening sleeves, and other tailoring tasks using sewing machines and hand‑sewing techniques.
• Conduct fittings with customers and make necessary adjustments to achieve proper fit.
• Inspect finished garments for quality and adherence to specifications before return to customers.
• Manage alteration tickets, track progress, and meet promised completion timelines.
• Maintain sewing equipment and a clean, safe workspace.

Requirements

• Proven experience performing garment alterations and tailoring work, including machine and hand sewing.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard for finish and fit.
• Good customer service and communication skills for fittings and consultations.
• Ability to manage multiple alteration orders and meet deadlines.
• Basic ability to operate and maintain sewing machines and related tools.