About the role#
As an Alterations Intern at Saks Fifth Avenue, you join the tailoring team to provide high-quality service and technical expertise. You will work on-site in Boca Raton, Florida, supporting our store initiatives and maintaining our standards for luxury garment care.
What you'll do#
- Model our customer service principles to ensure every client has an exceptional experience.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
- Perform fittings and make expert decisions on garment alterations.
- Meet individual performance and productivity goals.
- Follow all store policies and workroom procedures.
- Operate and maintain sewing, pressing, and spotting equipment safely.
- Keep the work environment clean and organized.
- Support department initiatives and handle ad hoc tasks as they arise.
What you'll need#
- At least 3 years of experience fitting and tailoring high-end merchandise.
- Proficiency in fitting and altering a wide variety of garments.
- Ability to use standard sewing equipment and specialty machines, including leather, double-blind, buttonhole, and cover-stitch machines.
- Knowledge of luxury fabrication and garment styling.
- Technical skills in areas like leather, knits, beading, and fine tailoring are a plus.
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Boca Raton, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, rolling term.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue operates as a luxury retailer in the apparel and fashion sector. The company was founded in 1924 and maintains its headquarters in New York. It employs approximately 9,657 people across its network of stores in North America. The business is currently part of the Exemplar Luxury Group.
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