Alterations Specialist — Fine Fit & Service

Von Maur; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Merchandise discount

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan

No extended holiday hours

Promote from within

Job summary

Von Maur is seeking an Alterations Associate to deliver exceptional customer service while performing a range of garment alterations, such as hemming jeans and pants. You will measure, mark, pin, sew, and finish garments to customer specifications, with attention to quality and presentation.

The role emphasizes customer experience, teamwork, and maintaining a clean work area, with opportunities for growth within a values-driven department store.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing experience preferred.
• Ability to measure, mark, pin garments to customer specs.
• Proficient sewing and garment alteration skills.
• Attention to quality and finishing details.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and own the customer experience.
• Measure, fit, mark, and pin garments per specifications.
• Disassemble, sew and reassemble garments as measured; press with iron/steamer.
• Repair damaged merchandise with quality workmanship.
• Perform alterations ranging from basic to moderately difficult.
• Maintain a clean department and work area.

Skills

Customer service

Garment measurement

Sewing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Von Maur is seeking an Alterations Associate to deliver exceptional customer service while performing a range of garment alterations, such as hemming jeans and pants. You will measure, mark, pin, sew, and finish garments to customer specifications, with attention to quality and presentation.

The role emphasizes customer experience, teamwork, and maintaining a clean work area, with opportunities for growth within a values-driven department store.