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Alterations & Tailor Shop - Tailor - The Mall at Short Hills

7 days ago by Nordstrom
  • Salary negotiable
  • Short Hills, NJ, US
  • Full-time
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Tailor/Fitter role in Nordstrom’s Alterations shop at The Mall at Short Hills, focused on delivering high-quality fittings and garment alterations to customers. You’ll measure, pin/mark, sew, and finish alterations to Nordstrom standards while managing multiple customer requests using store technology. Standout perk: strong benefits package including medical/dental/vision, retirement, PTO, and employee merchandise discount.

Key skills
Garment fitting and measuringTailoring and sewing alterationsMarking/pinning garments for alterationsOperating sewing and pressing machineryKnowledge of fit, style, construction, and trendsCustomer service and clear communicationTime management to complete fittings on scheduleOrganization and prioritization in a fast-paced environmentUsing store technology to track alteration needs
Pays $23.75–$41.25 per hour, with offers dependent on location, skills, and experience, and the role may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses.
You'll thrive here if you have 2–3+ years of tailoring/fitting experience, enjoy customer-facing work, and can stay organized while delivering on-time alterations to high service standards.
Why apply
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Merchandise discount and EAP resources
  • Retirement, PTO and paid holidays
Job Description The ideal Tailor/Fitter provides each customer with the best possible service through the quality of their craft. A day in the life… Measure customers for size, fit garments on customers, and mark areas requiring alterations Perform and complete customer fittings on time, and sewing alterations, according to Nordstrom guidelines and service standards Meet department and individual productivity goals while following proper processes and procedures Utilize store technology to manage and organize customer alteration needs Deliver customer expectations through teamwork and collaboration within the Alterations & Store Team Educate customers, and employees on proper fit, style, construction, and trend in a professional and friendly manner You own this if you have… Previous fitting, tailoring, and sewing experience, preferred minimum of 2-3 years Clear, professional communication with coworkers and customers The ability to stay organized and prioritize multiple tasks and customer requests in a fast-paced environment A willingness to learn, and safely operate sewing and pressing machinery, and standard alterations equipment The ability to embrace a flexible working schedule based on business needs Pay Range Details The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $23.75 - $41.25 Hourly We’ve got you covered… Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away Life Insurance and Disability Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser:

A few more important points... The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at

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Reference: 22598_2659925759·Original posting
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