Tailor & Fitter: Precision Alterations Pro

Nordstrom, Inc.; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. in Palo Alto seeks a skilled Tailor/Fitter to measure customers, fit garments, and mark alterations with precision.

You will complete fittings on time and perform sewing alterations in accordance with Nordstrom guidelines and service standards. The role requires 2–3 years of tailoring and sewing experience, strong communication, organization, and a willingness to learn and operate sewing and pressing machinery.

Qualifications

• Previous fitting, tailoring, and sewing experience, preferred minimum of 2-3 years.
• Clear, professional communication with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to stay organized and prioritize multiple tasks 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.

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 & alterations

Sewing proficiency

Customer service communication

Organization / multitasking

Flexibility in schedule

Tools

Sewing machine operation

Pressing equipment

Job description

Nordstrom, Inc. in Palo Alto seeks a skilled Tailor/Fitter to measure customers, fit garments, and mark alterations with precision.

You will complete fittings on time and perform sewing alterations in accordance with Nordstrom guidelines and service standards. The role requires 2–3 years of tailoring and sewing experience, strong communication, organization, and a willingness to learn and operate sewing and pressing machinery.