Tailor & Alterations Specialist (Luxury Apparel)

Saks Fifth Avenue; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee discount

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Neiman Marcus in San Francisco is seeking a skilled Tailor to perform alterations, sizing, and restyling across luxury merchandise. You will support fitters to ensure apparel meets high-quality standards and maintain fabric integrity during alterations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, experience in tailoring environments, and ability to follow detailed instructions for various fabrics and garment types. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are included for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a tailoring operation or industrial sewing environment; variety of garment styles and fabrics preferred.
• Ability to read English and understand instructions from management.
• Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide) for measurements and alterations.

Responsibilities

• Alter garments to Neiman Marcus quality standards, matching or improving original construction.
• Alter seams, shoulders, sleeves, and other fit areas as specified.
• Rotate sleeves, shorten components, re-line or remake pockets as needed.
• Operate and maintain sewing equipment; inspect workmanship for quality.
• Complete tasks as assigned by Supervisor/Lead and interpret instructions.

Skills

Tailoring experience

Industrial sewing

English literacy

Job description

Neiman Marcus in San Francisco is seeking a skilled Tailor to perform alterations, sizing, and restyling across luxury merchandise. You will support fitters to ensure apparel meets high-quality standards and maintain fabric integrity during alterations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, experience in tailoring environments, and ability to follow detailed instructions for various fabrics and garment types. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are included for full-time staff.