Alterations and Tailor Shop Apprentice - Michigan Avenue

We’re a specialty retailer offering the very best of what’s next in fashion for men, women and children since 1901.


A day in the life…


As an alterations apprentice, you’ll play a dual role—part dedicated student, part magician. Our apprentice program is a great way to break into the tailor trade. This on-the-job training will set you up for a fun fashion career in our Tailor Shop. You’ll learn…

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

You own this if you…

• Get along great with customers and co-workers thanks to your professionalism and strong communication skills
• Use basic math skills to always measure twice and cut once
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment because of your organizational skills and ability to quickly learn new processes and procedures
• Embrace a flexible work schedule based department and store volume
• Keep a calm head when dealing with customer concerns
• Never set a goal you didn’t meet

We’ve got you covered…


The way we see it, you take care of our customers, so we take care of you. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision and dental coverage, a fabulous merchandise discount, an employer-matched 401(K) plan, a profit-sharing plan and much more.


We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environment.


This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work employees can expect within this particular job classification. It is certainly not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required for this job. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.