Luxury Alterations Intern | Precision Fitting & Service

060 SAKS & CO LLC; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking an Alteration Staff member to join the tailoring team in a luxury retail setting. This role delivers high-end customer service and expert alterations, ensuring exceptional fit and style for a diverse range of garments.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in high-end tailoring, proficiency with leather, knits, beading and multiple specialty sewing machines, and a proven ability to drive customer satisfaction in a premium environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ fitting and tailoring experience in high-end merchandise.
• Ability to fit and perform alterations on a wide range of garments.
• Knowledge of luxury alterations fabrication and styling.

Responsibilities

• Model all Saks Fifth Avenue Customer Service Principles.
• Meet and exceed individual performance and productivity goals.
• Maintain high customer service and develop relationships.
• Follow Saks Fifth Avenue policies and procedures.
• Adhere to alteration workroom policies and tailor procedures.
• Make alterations decisions during customer fittings.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Support store initiatives and ad hoc tasks.
• Demonstrate persuasive communication and problem-solving.
• Propose diverse approaches to solve problems.

Skills

Fitting and tailoring

Leather tailoring

Beading

Fine tailoring

Buttonholes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sewing equipment

Pressing & spotting tools

Specialty machines: double-blind, buttonhole, cover-stitch, leather

Job description

Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking an Alteration Staff member to join the tailoring team in a luxury retail setting. This role delivers high-end customer service and expert alterations, ensuring exceptional fit and style for a diverse range of garments.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in high-end tailoring, proficiency with leather, knits, beading and multiple specialty sewing machines, and a proven ability to drive customer satisfaction in a premium environment.