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Alterations Associate

Saks / Neiman Marcus

Short Hills, NJFull-time$31.26–39.07/hrPosted 1w agoStill listed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$31.26–39.07/hr
Location
Short Hills, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Alterations Associate produces high-quality altered merchandise within established time frames while providing customer service and helping maintain customer relationships. Working under the Alterations Manager, the associate collaborates with store team members and uses alteration expertise during customer fittings. The role includes tailoring and pressing garments, supporting department initiatives, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceTailoringGarment PressingLeather AlterationsKnit AlterationsDouble-Face AlterationsBeadingFine TailoringButtonholesPressingSpottingLuxury FabricationLuxury StylingCustomer FittingsCustomer Relationship Building

Qualifications

5 Years Tailoring ExperienceHigh School Graduate or Equivalent

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1907, Neiman Marcus has been a leader in luxury retail, providing a uniquely curated product assortment, unparalleled services and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. Known for creating Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional experiences, Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. We serve customers across our stores, digital channels and through remote selling. Neiman Marcus is part of Exemplar Luxury Group, the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences. Job Description:

WHO WE ARE:

Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment, unparalleled services, and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. It is known for creating the Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional customer experiences including the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal campaigns, and “Retail-tainment” initiatives. Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. It serves customers across its 36 stores, digital channels, and through remote selling. It is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets.

YOU WILL BE:

Under direction from the Alterations Manager, the Alterations Associate 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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Model all Neiman Marcus 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 Neiman Marcus policies and procedures.
  • Follow all alteration workroom policies and procedures.
  • Ability to utilize expertise to make alterations decisions during customer fittings.
  • Focus on all efforts on providing an exceptional customer experience.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Support company/store and department initiatives
  • Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

  • Minimum 5 years seamstress/tailoring 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, 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.
  • Be open to learning and developing new skills and processes.
  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT NEIMAN MARCUS:

•Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation •Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate •Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental) •An amazing employee discount

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: We offer 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 with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact the store.

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation

  • Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate

  • Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

  • An amazing employee discount

Benefits: We offer 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 with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [email protected].

Salary Range $31.26 - $39.07* Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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