Alterations Associate

Saks Fifth Avenue is a world-renowned retailer and an international fashion authority. We offer our customers the finest assortment of designer apparel, as well as extraordinary handbags, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and gifts.

Under direction from the Alteration Manager, the Alteration associate is responsible for producing high quality altered merchandise within established timeframe standards while providing customer service, establishing and helping to maintain customer relationships and working effectively with other team members within the store.

- Minimum 3 years seamstress/tailoring experience in high-end merchandise - Ability to sew a wide range of garments and fit both male and female clients. - Possession of strong technical background in specialty skills such as: leather,knits,double face,beading,fine tailoring,buttonholes etc is desired and a benefit. - Pressing and spotting skills. - Knowledge of Alterations industry including fabrication and styling of luxury merchandise. - Demonstrate sound business judgment and organizational ability. - Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team oriented environment that requires a degree of multi-tasking with limited supervision. - Is open to learning and developing new skills and processes. - High school graduate or equivalent preferred.