Luxury Alterations Specialist

Neiman Marcus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Neiman Marcus in Chicago is seeking a Tailor to perform alterations, resizing and restyling of merchandise retailed in Neiman Marcus stores. You will assist fitters in achieving fit, alterability, and the structural quality of apparel items.

Responsibilities include altering garments to required quality, adjusting seams and sleeves, and maintaining sewing equipment while self-inspecting work to meet standards. The role requires basic English literacy and math for measurements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a tailoring operation or industrial sewing environment, with exposure to a variety of garment styles and fabrics.
• Ability to read English and understand instruction by Manager/Supervisor/Lead
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic for measurements and alterations

Responsibilities

• Alter garments to Neiman Marcus quality standards, equal or better than original construction
• Alter seams vented or unvented, take in shoulder blades, reduce chest, narrow shoulders
• Rotate sleeves, shorten sleeves
• Shorten back, shorten collar, and square shoulders
• Shorten coat, re-line coat, or remake inside or outside pockets
• Operate and maintain sewing equipment
• Self-inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met
• Complete alterations assigned tasks by Supervisor/Lead
• Interpret a variety of written and oral instructions
• Complete tasks assigned by Manager, Supervisor, or Lead

Skills

Tailoring experience

Read English

Mathematical aptitude

Job description

Neiman Marcus in Chicago is seeking a Tailor to perform alterations, resizing and restyling of merchandise retailed in Neiman Marcus stores. You will assist fitters in achieving fit, alterability, and the structural quality of apparel items.

Responsibilities include altering garments to required quality, adjusting seams and sleeves, and maintaining sewing equipment while self-inspecting work to meet standards. The role requires basic English literacy and math for measurements.