Alterations Fitter/Tailor/Sewer

Saks Fifth Avenue Stores (SFA); Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 38,683 - 48,353; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Alterations Staff Associate, where you'll be part of a dynamic tailoring team focused on delivering exceptional customer service and high-quality alterations. This role offers the chance to work with luxury merchandise and develop your skills in a supportive environment. With opportunities for career advancement and a culture that values work/life balance, you'll thrive in a setting that encourages creativity and excellence. If you're passionate about fashion and customer satisfaction, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of fitting and tailoring experience in high-end merchandise.
• Ability to use all standard sewing and pressing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Model Saks Fifth Avenue Customer Service Principles.
• Utilize expertise to make alterations decisions during customer fittings.

Skills

Fitting and tailoring experience

Customer service

Technical skills in specialty alterations

Problem-solving

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Sewing equipment

Pressing equipment

Specialty machines (Double-blind, Buttonhole, Cover-stitch, Leather)

Job description

Location: Beverly Hills, California, United States

Category: Alterations Group

Job Opened: March 11th, 2025

Job Number: R-112844

Job Type: Regular

Remote: No

What This Position is All About

The Alteration Staff will be part of the tailoring team, providing customer service and tailoring expertise as required.

Who You Are:

• A towering strength at winning over an audience with their perspective.
• You are a respected and proven thought leader with a quantifiable track record of success in delivering results within a large complex organization.
• Generates a variety of approaches to problem-solving including new and novel ideas.

You Also Have:

• Minimum 3 years fitting and tailoring experience in high-end merchandise.
• Ability to fit and perform alterations on a wide range of garments.
• Possession of strong technical background in specialty skills such as: leather, knits, double face, beading, fine tailoring, buttonholes, etc. is desired and a benefit.
• Ability to use all standard sewing, pressing & spotting equipment.
• Ability to use specialty machines: Double-blind, Buttonhole, Cover-stitch, Leather.
• Knowledge of the alterations industry including fabrication and styling of luxury merchandise.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

As The Alterations Staff Associate, You Will:

• Model all Saks Fifth Avenue Customer Service Principles.
• Focus on achieving and exceeding individual performance and productivity goals.
• Maintain a consistent high level of customer service by creating and developing excellent customer relationships.
• Follow all Saks Fifth Avenue policies and procedures.
• Follow all alteration workroom policies and Tailor procedures.
• Utilize expertise to make alterations decisions during customer fittings.
• Focus on all efforts on providing an exceptional customer experience.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Support company/store and department initiatives.
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed.

Your Life and Career at SFA:

• Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience.
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate.
• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance.
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision, and dental).

Salary and Other Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for this position is between [$28.08 - 35.10 per hour]. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, skills, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.

SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.