Tailor

Jobtailor; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Overland Park, KS, is seeking a skilled fitter and tailor to measure customers, perform fittings, and complete alterations in line with store standards.

You will educate customers on fit and style while collaborating with the Alterations & Store Team to ensure timely, accurate work.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of fitting, tailoring, and sewing experience preferred.
• Clear, professional communication with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to stay organized and prioritize multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and operate sewing and pressing machinery safely.
• Flexibility to adapt to a changing store schedule.

Responsibilities

• Measure customers for size and mark alterations areas.
• Perform and complete fittings on time and execute alterations per guidelines.
• Meet department and individual productivity goals following procedures.
• Use store technology to manage and organize alteration needs.
• Deliver customer expectations through teamwork within Alterations & Store Team.
• Educate customers and employees on proper fit, style, and trend.

Skills

Fitting & tailoring experience

Sewing skills

Customer service communication

Tools

Sewing machines

Pressing equipment

Job description

• Measure customers for size, fit garments on customers, and mark areas requiring alterations
• Perform and complete customer fittings on time, and sewing alterations, according to Nordstrom guidelines and service standards
• Meet department and individual productivity goals while following proper processes and procedures
• Utilize store technology to manage and organize customer alteration needs
• Deliver customer expectations through teamwork and collaboration within the Alterations & Store Team
• Educate customers and employees on proper fit, style, construction, and trend in a professional and friendly manner

Requirements

• Previous fitting, tailoring, and sewing experience, preferred minimum of 2-3 years
• Clear, professional communication with coworkers and customers
• The ability to stay organized and prioritize multiple tasks and customer requests in a fast-paced environment
• A willingness to learn, and safely operate sewing and pressing machinery, and standard alterations equipment
• The ability to embrace a flexible working schedule based on business needs

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in fitting, tailoring, and sewing alterations while ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork. Proficient in managing alteration needs and maintaining productivity in a fast-paced retail environment.