Tailor Shop Apprentice: Learn Alterations & Master Craft

Nordstrom Inc; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

401k

Retirement and Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom Inc. is seeking an Alterations Apprentice in Short Hills, NJ. This on-the-job training program blends learning with hands-on practice in our Tailor Shop to build a solid foundation in tailoring and alterations.

You will learn all aspects of sewing, use professional tools, and work toward meeting high quality and service standards while balancing multiple projects and maintaining strong product knowledge of fit and trends.

Qualifications

• Clear, professional communication with coworkers and customers.
• Basic math and measuring skills.
• The ability to stay organized, prioritize multiple tasks and keep calm in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to quickly learn new processes and procedures.
• A high level of ownership, accountability and initiative.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of sewing—from how to use the tools of the trade to how to make simple and complex alterations.
• Master how to meet high quality and service expectations following our guidelines.
• Understand how to balance your workload so you can promptly complete your projects.
• Develop product knowledge through awareness of fit, style, construction and trends.

Skills

Clear communication

Basic math

Organized workflow

Ability to learn quickly

Ownership and accountability

Flexible schedule

Job description

Nordstrom Inc. is seeking an Alterations Apprentice in Short Hills, NJ. This on-the-job training program blends learning with hands-on practice in our Tailor Shop to build a solid foundation in tailoring and alterations.

You will learn all aspects of sewing, use professional tools, and work toward meeting high quality and service standards while balancing multiple projects and maintaining strong product knowledge of fit and trends.