Alterations Specialist

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brobstongroup.com - Jobboard is looking for an Alterations Specialist in Las Vegas. The role involves producing high-quality alterations while ensuring exceptional client service. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in a luxury retail setting and strong technical sewing skills.

Responsibilities include executing fittings, constructing garments, and maintaining strong client relationships. The position requires flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. A High School Diploma is the minimum educational requirement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of alterations experience in a luxury retail environment preferred.
• Strong technical skills in specialty techniques such as leather and fine tailoring.
• Excellent client service and communication skills; foreign language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform fittings and execute alterations including hemming and fine tailoring.
• Construct and alter garments per clients' specifications.
• Provide styling and fitting advice to clients.

Skills

Alterations experience

Technical sewing skills

Client service skills

Attention to detail

Foreign language skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Summary

The Alterations Specialist produces high-quality altered merchandise within established timeframes while delivering exceptional client service in the boutique. This role requires expertise with intricate luxury fabrics and hardware and close collaboration with the boutique team and operations manager to ensure accurate and efficient execution of alterations.

Responsibilities

• Perform fittings and execute alterations including hemming, mending, taking in and letting out seams, lengthening, and fine tailoring
• Construct and alter garments per clients' specifications and record required alterations
• Organize, label, and maintain client-owned pieces in line with boutique standards
• Provide styling and fitting advice to clients and build strong client relationships
• Maintain sewing machines, irons, and pressing equipment to ensure proper working order
• Work collaboratively with boutique associates and management to uphold production standards
• Finish garments using pressing techniques to present final pieces appropriately

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of alterations experience in a luxury retail environment preferred
• Strong technical skills in specialty techniques such as leather, knits, double-face, beading, fine tailoring, and buttonholes
• Sound knowledge of various fabrics and sewing techniques and strong attention to detail
• Excellent client service and communication skills; foreign language skills preferred
• Ability to work under time constraints with a flexible schedule including late nights, weekends, and some holidays
• Minimum High School Diploma and ability to lift 15 lb; requires in-store presence for inventory handling and boutique opening and closing