Seamstress – Alterations – Full Time – San Antonio, TX

Olivia Grace Bridal Shop; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Monthly Performance Bonus

Job summary

A bridal shop in San Antonio is seeking a Bridal Seamstress responsible for completing alterations on wedding gowns. Candidates must have at least 3 years of bridal sewing experience and excellent technical skills. The role offers full-time and part-time positions with a pay starting at $18 per hour and opportunities for monthly performance bonuses. Ideal candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and have a strong understanding of garment construction. Flexibility for retail schedules including evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of bridal sewing and alterations experience.
• Must perform alterations with an eye toward quality.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Complete all sewing services necessary for bridal gown alterations.
• Inspect all garments to ensure pristine condition before delivery.
• Follow quality control guidelines set by the alterations manager.

Skills

Excellent technical sewing skills

Strong understanding of garment construction

Manual dexterity

Ability to work as a team player

Experience with fine fabrics and intricate beading

Job description

Our Bridal Seamstress is responsible for completing all sewing services necessary to properly alter our bride’s gowns. Our Bridal Seamstresses are self-motivated individuals with excellent technical sewing skills, and with experience in altering wedding dresses.

We focus on high standards, personal service, and 100% customer satisfaction, and we are known for our quality, attention to detail and excellent customer service. Our ideal candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and MUST have bridal experience. If you would like to join our energetic and passionate team, please send us your resume of relevant work experience.

• Minimum 3 years of bridal sewing and alterations experience.
• Must perform alterations with an eye toward quality.
• Perform all alterations to the approval of our bridal alterations manager.
• Follow quality control guidelines established by our bridal alterations manager.
• Inspect all garments to verify pristine condition before final delivery.
• Able to work with fine fabrics, laces and intricate beading.
• Strong understanding of garment construction
• Able to work to specific deadlines set forth by our bridal alterations manager.
• Ability to work as a team player as you will be working closely with a team of seamstresses.
• Ensure preventative maintenance of equipment and report any damage or broken equipment immediately.
• Flexibility to work retail schedules such as weekends and evenings.
• Manual dexterity to sew and perform fittings.
• Ability to move throughout the store, lift up to 10 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, stand, and reach with arms.
• Ability to start and finish projects independently or with minimal supervision.
• Compensation is based on experience.
• Qualified applicants will be contacted by phone or email to set up an interview.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time

Pay:

$18+ per hour + Monthly Performance Bonus (Typically ranging from $300-600 depending on personal performance)

• Paid Time Off

Schedule:

• 8 Hour Shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:

We keep our environments completely sanitized after every bride, in addition to wearing masks, steaming every garment and keeping the number of guests to a minimum.

Experience:

• Bridal Sewing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Typical end time:

• 6PM

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more