Luxury Alterations Specialist

Neiman Marcus; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

Neiman Marcus seeks an experienced Tailor to conduct alterations, resizing and restyling of luxury merchandise across stores. You will support fitters with expertise on fit, alteration methods, and fabric behavior, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

The role requires reading instructions in English and performing precise measurements and adjustments. Responsibilities include transforming garments to meet exacting quality standards, maintaining sewing equipment, and inspecting finished work.

Qualifications

• Experience in a tailoring operation or industrial sewing environment; variety of garment styles and fabrics preferred.
• Ability to read English and understand instructions from management.

Responsibilities

• Alter constructed garments to Neiman Marcus quality standards, equal or better than original construction.
• Alter seams, shoulders, sleeves, collars, and hems as needed.
• Rotate, shorten, reline, or remake pieces; operate sewing equipment.
• Self-inspect completed work to ensure quality standards.
• Complete alterations as assigned by Supervisor/Lead; follow written and oral instructions.
• Recognize different fabric types and garment constructions to maintain fit and quality.
• Support fitters by providing accurate alterations and measurements.
• Adhere to safety and maintenance guidelines for sewing equipment.

Skills

Tailoring experience

Read English

Numerical skills

Job description

Neiman Marcus seeks an experienced Tailor to conduct alterations, resizing and restyling of luxury merchandise across stores. You will support fitters with expertise on fit, alteration methods, and fabric behavior, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

The role requires reading instructions in English and performing precise measurements and adjustments. Responsibilities include transforming garments to meet exacting quality standards, maintaining sewing equipment, and inspecting finished work.