Alterations / Tailor (Fitter Finisher) - Halls KC (Part-time regular; 16-24 hours a week)

Hallmark; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hallmark's Halls Kansas City store at Crown Center is seeking a part-time Fitter Finisher in the Alterations department. You will perform alterations on men's and women's garments, work with special fabrics, and support the Visual Merchandising and Store Operations teams as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and about 1 year of quality alterations experience. Availability 16–24 hours weekly, including holidays and some weekends, is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience in high-quality alterations preferred.
• Ability to work with various fabrics and techniques.
• Good math and measurement accuracy for alterations.

Responsibilities

• Performs wide variety of alterations to fit customer requests: hand and machine work, shoulder, hem, collar, and sleeve work, sizing garments, repairs defective merchandise.
• Analyzes garments to determine alterations needed and reconstructs as required; handles delicate fabrics with care.
• Checks appointments daily and ensures garments are ready at the appointed time.
• Coordinates with team to answer questions about fitting, construction, and fabric.
• Available for unscheduled fittings and extra hours as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Math skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

What we do and how we do it

Crown Center, one of the nation's first mixed-use redevelopments, is an 85-acre complex that welcomes more than five million visitors each year. A subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Crown Center is a 'city within a city' - combining hotel, office, retail, residential and entertainment land uses within its boundaries.

Halls Kansas City provides the ultimate in trend-setting design, exclusive brands and superior customer service. Our beautiful, 35,000 square foot store is located on the third level of the Crown Center shops in the heart of Kansas City. Halls offers a new shopping experience in a fresh and exciting environment, taking an active role in Crown Center's goal of creating a vibrant central city. Now is your opportunity to join "The New Halls Kansas City. The One. The Only."

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Fitter Finisher (Part-time regular) works within the Halls Alterations department. At Halls Kansas City, the Alterations department is known for its expert tailoring of men's and women's clothing. In addition, the department is responsible for working on items for the Visual Merchandising Department, Store Operations and other areas as needed.

Principle accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs wide variety of alterations required to fit customer requests: hand and machine work, shoulder, hem, collar, and sleeve work, sizing garments, repairs defective merchandise.


• Analyzes garments to see what alterations are required, reconstructs garments as needed, has knowledge of and works with special care fabrics, prices alterations according to work performed.


• Checks appointments daily and makes sure the garments are ready for the customer at the appointed time.


• Works closely with others in the department to answer questions about fitting, construction, and fabric on the garments.


• Remains available as needed for unscheduled fittings during the day.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

The work schedule will require working 16 - 24 hours a week.

This job requires walking within the department and/or store, bending, minimal lifting, use of pressers, sewing machines, steam cabinet, scissors, thread, needle, ruler, yardstick, pins, razor, ripper, and thimble.

All Halls employees are responsible for protecting company assets by following established policies and procedures.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc., and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference checks.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED


• 1 year experience in high-quality alterations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Very detail oriented


• Excellent math skills


• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills


• Exceptional customer service and teamwork skills

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• This position is located at the Halls KC retail department store located at the Crown Center Shops


• Current store hours: Mon-Sat 10:00am - 6:00pm; Sun 12:00pm - 5:00pm. Hours for the Alterations / Tailor is scheduled one hour earlier on most days, but do include holidays, weekends, and evenings (during Holiday season till 9:00 p.m.)


• The Alterations / Tailor must be available to work 16 - 24 hours a week. During the holidays and special events, more hours may be expected. Must be flexible with schedule, including working some weekends.


• Relocation will not be provided.

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