Fitter/Seamstress/Tailor - Part-time

Overview:

Bloomingdales is seeking an experienced alterations expert to join our store.
As a Bloomingdale's Alterations associate, you will help the customer look great and feel wonderful about his or her new purchase. Fitting the garment to the customer is the final step in closing the sale, so alterations play a key role in our business. You will be responsible for working on both men's and women's garments including suits and evening wear. If you would enjoy working with high fashion garments and receiving company wide employee discounts, we would really like to meet you.

Key Accountabilities:


Marking garments correctly; ability to follow markings done by others.
Using all alterations equipment (pressers, sewing machines, etc.) appropriately and safely.
Working rapidly and accurately.
Following department safety rules.
Knowing which garments can/cannot be altered and understanding different fabrics/styling.
Presenting a pleasant and positive attitude to the customers
Skills Summary:


Experience in high-end men's and women's apparel essential
Capability to work with leather, beading or other special fabrics
Full knowledge of the complete alterations process is required by hand sewing and sewing machine
Must be able to work nights and weekends
Bloomingdale's is an Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V