Bridal Alterations Specialist: Sewing & Fittings

David; Happy Valley (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

David’s Bridal is seeking an Alterations Specialist to complete fittings and alterations to high standards. You will greet customers, manage fittings, assist stylists with gown customization, and ensure a seamless shopping experience. The role requires sewing experience, a high school diploma, and retail know-how.

Responsibilities include maintaining the alterations room, handling pricing, processing transactions accurately, and delivering five-star service while upholding dress code standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years retail experience in apparel or specialty store.
• Prior sewing experience required, preferably in bridal and/or special occasion production environment.
• Prior experience with computerized POS system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome all customers with genuine, friendly enthusiasm over the phone, virtual chats and in person, communicates clearly and concisely adapting style to suit customers by problem solving, excellent phone skills and resolving conflict.
• Use all systems to manage the customer flow to deliver five-star customer experience.
• Maintain all service levels by being Prepared, Welcoming, Meet the Needs & Be There for all our customers, this includes all operational checklist task and meeting customers emotional and practical needs.
• Responsible for providing an exceptional service experience to multiple customers at one time. Plus contribute to the store achievement of Five-Star Customer Service.
• Proactively address customer concerns with confidence. Know when to escape and partner with leadership team.
• Communicate how alterations can play an important role in perfecting the dress for her event in partnership with Alterations. Promote all alteration services and personalization options.
• Assists stylists in closing sales by consulting with customers regarding gown fit and customization.
• Maintain store-standards to support a flawless shopping experience.
• Maintain a high standard of dress that complies with the Dress Code Policy.
• Greets and escorts all alterations customers to and from alterations appointments.
• Maintains quality control guidelines and inspects all garments altered/steamed/pressed to verify pristine condition before final delivery to customer.
• Responds promptly to all customer questions by providing product and service information.
• Builds long-term relationships with customers to meet and exceed customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Maintains inventory management by processing special orders pick-ups and ensuring first quality standards for all merchandise.
• Ensure that alteration pricing is at company standards.
• Manage all alterations, fittings and sewing, steaming, pressing and spot cleaning of garments to company standards.
• Resolve customer service issues in a swift and effective manner that complies with company guidelines.
• Supports all cash wrap behaviors and processes transactions with accuracy to make every customer feel celebrated.
• Maintain the alterations room so that it is consistently clean and well-organized.
• Performs duties and tasks as assigned by store management.

Skills

Customer service

Sewing experience

Retail experience

POS systems

Education

High school diploma

Bridal/special occasion sewing

Tools

POS system

Job description

David’s Bridal is seeking an Alterations Specialist to complete fittings and alterations to high standards. You will greet customers, manage fittings, assist stylists with gown customization, and ensure a seamless shopping experience. The role requires sewing experience, a high school diploma, and retail know-how.

Responsibilities include maintaining the alterations room, handling pricing, processing transactions accurately, and delivering five-star service while upholding dress code standards.