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

Nordstrom; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom in Short Hills, New Jersey seeks a skilled Tailor/Fitter to deliver high-quality alterations and customer service. The role focuses on measuring, fitting, and precise sewing work to meet store standards and deadlines.

You will interact with customers and team members to ensure enjoyable shopping experiences. Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years of fitting/sewing experience, strong communication, and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced setting, with a willingness to learn and

Qualifications

• Previous fitting, tailoring and sewing experience.
• Clear, professional communication with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to stay organized and prioritize multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and safely operate sewing and pressing machinery.

Responsibilities

• Measure customers for size and mark areas for alterations.
• Perform and complete fittings and sewing alterations on time.
• Meet productivity goals while following procedures.
• Use store technology to manage and organize alteration needs.
• Educate customers and employees on fit, style and construction.

Skills

Fitting

Tailoring

Sewing

Tools

Sewing machines

Pressing equipment

Alterations equipment

Job description

Job Description

The ideal Tailor/Fitter provides each customer with the best possible service through the quality of their craft.

A day in the life…

• Measure customers for size, fit garments on customers, and mark areas requiring alterations
• Perform and complete customer fittings on time, and sewing alterations, according to Nordstrom guidelines and service standards
• Meet department and individual productivity goals while following proper processes and procedures
• Utilize store technology to manage and organize customer alteration needs
• Deliver customer expectations through teamwork and collaboration within the Alterations & Store Team
• Educate customers, and employees on proper fit, style, construction, and trend in a professional and friendly manner

You own this if you have…

• Previous fitting, tailoring, and sewing experience, preferred minimum of 2-3 years
• Clear, professional communication with coworkers and customers
• The ability to stay organized and prioritize multiple tasks and customer requests in a fast-paced environment
• A willingness to learn, and safely operate sewing and pressing machinery, and standard alterations equipment
• The ability to embrace a flexible working 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.

$23.75 - $41.25 Hourly

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Benefits

• 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

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