Tailor & Fitter — Precision Alterations Expert

Nordstrom, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement and Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a skilled Tailor/Fitter to measure customers, fit garments, and mark alteration areas, delivering precise work and timely alterations in line with Nordstrom service standards.

You should have 2–3 years of tailoring/sewing experience, strong communication, and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced retail environment. Training on equipment and flexible scheduling are available to fit business needs.

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 tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and safely operate sewing and pressing machinery and alterations equipment.

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

Tailoring experience

Sewing

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Learning mindset

Tools

Sewing machinery

Pressing equipment

Job description

Nordstrom, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a skilled Tailor/Fitter to measure customers, fit garments, and mark alteration areas, delivering precise work and timely alterations in line with Nordstrom service standards.

You should have 2–3 years of tailoring/sewing experience, strong communication, and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced retail environment. Training on equipment and flexible scheduling are available to fit business needs.