Demo

Alterations Associate - Saks Fifth Avenue

San Francisco Art Institute
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

What This Position is All About

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

Who You Are :

  • A towering strength at winning over an audience with their perspective
  • A proven thought leader with a quantifiable track record of success in delivering results within a large complex organization
  • You get things done by engaging in high level teamwork and flexing your interpersonal skills
  • Generates a variety of approaches to problem solving including new and novel ideas

You Also Have :

  • Minimum 7 years fine tailoring and Made To Measure (MTM) experience in high-end merchandise
  • Ability to tailor and press a wide range of garments
  • Possession of strong technical background in specialty skills such as : leather, double face, complex tailoring, fur, functional and imitation buttonholes etc.
  • Ability to take measurements and compete MTM forms on all garments types
  • Ability to draft or drape patterns and create custom garments
  • Pressing and spotting skills
  • Knowledge of Alterations industry including fabrication and styling of luxury merchandise
  • Be open to learning and developing new skills and processes
  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred
  • As The Master Fitter / Tailor / Sewer, You Will :

  • Model all Saks Fifth Avenue Customer Service Principles.
  • Focus on achieving and exceeding individual performance and productivity goals.
  • Maintain a consistent high level of customer service by creating and developing excellent customer relationships.
  • Follow all Saks Fifth Avenue policies and procedures.
  • Follow all alteration workroom policies and procedures.
  • Ability to utilize expertise to make garment construction decisions during the alteration process.
  • Focus on all efforts on providing an exceptional customer experience.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Support company / store and department initiatives.
  • Ensure highest quality of altered garments.
  • Ad hoc responsibilities as needed
  • Your Life and Career at SFA :

  • Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience.
  • Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate
  • A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work / life balance
  • Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision and dental)
  • An amazing Associate discount
  • Salary and Other Compensation :

    The starting hourly rate for this position is between $ 33.45 - $ 41.81 per hour . Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, skills, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

    Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements : medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

    Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.

    SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

    Salary : $33 - $42

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Alterations Associate - Saks Fifth Avenue?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Alterations Associate - Saks Fifth Avenue career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $38,337 - $53,012
    Income Estimation: 
    $28,386 - $41,978
    Income Estimation: 
    $66,685 - $82,601
    Income Estimation: 
    $50,920 - $74,979
    Income Estimation: 
    $50,920 - $74,979
    Income Estimation: 
    $66,685 - $82,601
    Income Estimation: 
    $38,337 - $53,012
    Income Estimation: 
    $28,386 - $41,978
    Income Estimation: 
    $66,685 - $82,601
    Income Estimation: 
    $50,920 - $74,979
    Income Estimation: 
    $25,695 - $30,576
    Income Estimation: 
    $21,823 - $32,286
    Income Estimation: 
    $66,685 - $82,601
    Income Estimation: 
    $38,337 - $53,012
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at San Francisco Art Institute

    San Francisco Art Institute
    Hired Organization Address MD Full Time
    What This Position is All About Under the leadership of the Assistant General Manager, Operations (AGMO), the Return Ass...
    San Francisco Art Institute
    Hired Organization Address NJ Full Time
    What This Position is All About Under the leadership of the Assistant General Manager, Operations (AGMO), the Return Ass...
    San Francisco Art Institute
    Hired Organization Address PA Full Time
    What This Position is All About Under the leadership of the Assistant General Manager, Operations (AGMO), the Return Ass...
    San Francisco Art Institute
    Hired Organization Address CA Full Time
    What This Position is All About Under the leadership of the Assistant General Manager, Operations (AGMO), the Return Ass...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Alterations Associate - Saks Fifth Avenue jobs in the New York, NY area that may be a better fit.

    Visual Associate Job at Saks Fifth Avenue Stores (SFA) in New York

    Saks Fifth Avenue Stores (SFA), New York, NY

    AVP, Paid Media Job at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH in New York

    Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, New York, NY

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!