Tailor

Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) has been the premier destination for luxury fashion and goods, superior service, and an elevated retail experience for more than a century. Today, 9,000 associates contribute to the success of NMG's brands: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Last Call, and Horchow. There are 38 full-line Neiman Marcus stores in cosmopolitan markets across the United States and a sophisticated digital platform that attracts shoppers worldwide. Bergdorf Goodman operates two stores in landmark locations on Fifth Avenue in New York City and BergdorfGoodman.com, catering to loyal luxury customers globally. NMG also owns five Last Call stores and Horchow.com, an e-commerce site that offers premium furniture and home decor.

DESCRIPTION

Alter constructed garments to meet the standard of quality set by Neiman Marcus equal or better than the original construction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Alter garment to include the following:

• Alter seams vented or unvented, take in shoulder blades, reduce chest, narrow shoulders.
• Rotate sleeves shorten sleeves as needed
• Shorten back, shorten collar, and square shoulders as needed or requested
• Shorten coat, re-line coat, and or remake inside or outside pockets
• Operate and maintain all sewing equipment
• Routinely self-inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met
• Complete alterations assigned tasks in an efficient manner, as assigned by Supervisor/Lead
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form
• Complete tasks as assigned by Manager, Supervisor, or Lead

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Vocational training in tailoring is preferred; experience in a tailoring operation or industrial sewing environment, which offered exposure to a variety of garment styles and types of fabrics is ideal.
• Ability to read English and understand instruction by Manager, Supervisor, or Lead
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure

Essential Physical Requirements

• May require some pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, or kneeling and lifting up to 50lbs with or without accommodation