Tailor & Alterations Specialist – Flexible Schedule

Nordstrom; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 59,457,000 - 98,140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking a skilled Tailor/Fitter to deliver high-quality alterations with a strong customer focus. You will measure customers, pin and sew alterations, fit garments, and complete alterations to Nordstrom standards, ensuring accurate sizing and on-time service while maintaining the appearance of every item.

Join a collaborative Alterations & Store Team, educate customers on proper fit, styling, and construction, stay organized amid multiple requests, operate sewing and pressing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Fitting experience

Sewing

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Flexible schedule

Tools

Sewing machinery

Job description

Nordstrom is seeking a skilled Tailor/Fitter to deliver high-quality alterations with a strong customer focus. You will measure customers, pin and sew alterations, fit garments, and complete alterations to Nordstrom standards, ensuring accurate sizing and on-time service while maintaining the appearance of every item.

Join a collaborative Alterations & Store Team, educate customers on proper fit, styling, and construction, stay organized amid multiple requests, operate sewing and pressing