Master Fitter/Tailor

060 SAKS & CO LLC; New York, Town of Florida (NY, NY); On-site; USD 51,274 - 64,113; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee discount

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

060 SAKS & CO LLC is seeking an Alteration Staff member to join the tailoring team in New York. The role involves providing high-quality customer service and tailoring expertise, while ensuring a clean and safe work environment.

The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 years of fitting and tailoring experience, with a strong technical background in specialty skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a prestigious environment with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of fitting and tailoring experience in high-end merchandise.
• Experience using specialty machines such as leather and knits.
• Knowledge of alterations industry including luxury merchandise fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Model all Saks Fifth Avenue Customer Service Principles.
• Maintain a consistent high level of customer service.
• Make alteration decisions during customer fittings.

Skills

Fitting and tailoring experience

Proficiency in standard sewing equipment

Strong technical background in specialty skills

Ability to fit alterations on various garments

Education

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Tools

Double-blind sewing machine

Buttonhole machine

Cover-stitch machine

Job description

Job Description

Salary Range: $37.22 - $46.54 per hour*

About the Role

The Alteration Staff will be part of the tailoring team, providing customer service and tailoring expertise as required.

Responsibilities

• Model all Saks Fifth Avenue Customer Service Principles.
• Focus on achieving and exceeding individual performance and productivity goals.
• Maintain a consistent high level of customer service by creating and developing excellent customer relationships.
• Follow all Saks Fifth Avenue and alteration workroom policies and tailor procedures.
• Make alteration decisions during customer fittings using expertise.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Support company/store and department initiatives.
• Perform ad hoc responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of fitting and tailoring experience in high-end merchandise.
• Ability to fit and perform alterations on a wide range of garments.
• Strong technical background in specialty skills such as leather, knits, double face, beading, fine tailoring, buttonholes, etc. (desired and a benefit).
• Proficiency in standard sewing, pressing, and spotting equipment.
• Experience using specialty machines: double-blind, buttonhole, cover-stitch, leather.
• Knowledge of the alterations industry including fabrication and styling of luxury merchandise.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in an innovative environment with a company experiencing transformational growth.

Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer.

Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision, and dental).

Employee discount.

Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and additional voluntary benefits (e.g., critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance).

EEO Statement

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.