Full-Time Retail Alterations Tailor – Fit & Care Expert

Bloomingdale's Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Annual merit review

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bloomingdale's Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Retail Alterations Tailor/Seamstress to repair and alter garments to customer specifications and operate sewing equipment. You will deliver precise alterations with attention to fit and finish, ensuring a positive shopping experience.

The role requires strong sewing skills, the ability to manage multiple alterations, and a commitment to quality. This full-time position includes benefits and opportunities for growth within a storied retailer.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate and share information with diverse groups of customers and peers.
• Resourceful and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic alterations on garments including sleeves, backs, sides, collars, bodices, inserting shoulder pads, altering waists, taking out hems to lengthen, shortening lengths, and adding cuffs.
• Do minor repairs to garments by replacing buttons, mending seams, and replacing hems.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience by ensuring the customer is always the priority.
• Give advice regarding the fit and care of garments to customers.
• Write up alterations tickets recording the details of the alterations being made on the garment.
• Press and steam garments before returning to customer.
• Be knowledgeable of styles, fits, and fabrics to better serve the customer.
• Inform team leader/CSX manager of supply needs that arise in daily operations.
• Carry out the more complex customer fittings as needed.
• Follows shortage programs and procedures.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptable

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bloomingdale's Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Retail Alterations Tailor/Seamstress to repair and alter garments to customer specifications and operate sewing equipment. You will deliver precise alterations with attention to fit and finish, ensuring a positive shopping experience.

The role requires strong sewing skills, the ability to manage multiple alterations, and a commitment to quality. This full-time position includes benefits and opportunities for growth within a storied retailer.