Alterations & Tailor Shop - Apprentice - The Mall at Short Hills

Nordstrom, Inc.; Short Hills, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental

Retirement and PTO

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking an Alterations Apprentice in Short Hills, NJ. This on-the-job training program combines learning with hands-on practice in our Tailor Shop.

You will learn sewing, achieve quality and timely service, manage multiple tasks, and develop knowledge of fit and fashion trends while delivering superior customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Clear, professional communication with coworkers and customers.
• Basic math and measuring skills.
• Ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Learn sewing basics and alterations.
• Meet high quality and service guidelines.
• Balance workload and complete projects promptly.
• Develop product knowledge on fit, style, construction, and trends.

Skills

Communication

Math and measurement

Organization

Multitasking

Ownership & initiative

Flexible schedule

Job description

Job Description

As an Alterations Apprentice, you’ll play a dual role—part dedicated student, part magician. Our apprentice program is a great way to break into the tailor trade. This on-the-job training will set you up for a fun fashion career in our Tailor Shop.

A day in the life…

• Learn all aspects of sewing—from how to use the tools of the trade to how to make simple and complex alterations
• Master how to meet high quality and service expectations following our guidelines
• Understand how to balance your workload so you can promptly complete your projects
• Develop product knowledge through awareness of fit, style, construction and trends

You own this if you have…

• Clear, professional communication with coworkers and customers
• Basic math and measuring skills
• The ability to stay organized, prioritize multiple tasks and keep calm in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to quickly learn new processes and procedures
• A high level of ownership, accountability and initiative
• The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$19.00 - $29.75 Hourly

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits.Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Variable_ES-US.pdf

A few more important points...

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