Sewing & Alterations Apprentice — Flexible Schedule Growth

Nordstrom; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking an Alterations Apprentice to train in our Tailor Shop, blending learning with hands-on practice in alterations.

The program focuses on mastering sewing techniques, meeting quality standards, and managing workloads while gaining knowledge on fit, style, construction and trends. Successful apprentices show strong communication, organizational skills, and initiative, with a flexible schedule to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Clear, professional communication with coworkers and customers.
• Basic math and measuring skills.
• The ability to stay organized, prioritize multiple tasks and keep calm in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to quickly learn new processes and procedures.
• A high level of ownership, accountability and initiative.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of sewing—from how to use the tools of the trade to how to make simple and complex alterations.
• Master how to meet high quality and service expectations following our guidelines.
• Understand how to balance your workload so you can promptly complete your projects.
• Develop product knowledge through awareness of fit, style, construction and trends.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Organization

Learn fast

Ownership

Flexibility

Job description

Nordstrom is seeking an Alterations Apprentice to train in our Tailor Shop, blending learning with hands-on practice in alterations.

The program focuses on mastering sewing techniques, meeting quality standards, and managing workloads while gaining knowledge on fit, style, construction and trends. Successful apprentices show strong communication, organizational skills, and initiative, with a flexible schedule to meet business needs.