Seamstress/fitter
4 months ago
**Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities**:
- Perform customized alteration fittings for clients in their wedding gowns or eveningwear luxury gowns
- Alter bridal gowns and eveningwear gowns of various embellishment, such as lace, beading, embroidery work, and heavy beadwork
- Alter bridal gowns and evening gowns of various fabrics, such as silks, mikado, satin, tulle, charmeuse, lining, stretch knit, and illusion netting
- Perform all the work assigned by the Alterations Managers
- Meet productivity standards
- Communicate supply needs to the Alterations Managers
- Ensure that the alterations studio, work areas, and all fitting areas are kept organized, clean and safe for all employees and customers
- Communicate machine or equipment repair needs to the Alterations Managers
- Maintain neat work area in the fitting areas for clients and all designated areas for fitters, including the checkout space and alterations studio
**Qualifications**:
- 3+ years of experience in performing alteration fittings
- 3+ years altering bridal gowns and evening gowns
- Has worked with various fabrics, such as lace, beading, embroidery work, and heavy beadwork, silks, mikado, satin, tulle, charmeuse, lining, stretch knit, and illusion netting
- Knowledgeable in using industrial sewing machines
- Speak and write in English; bilingual is a plus
- Has reliable transportation
- Able to work on weekdays and weekends, on major federal holidays and overtime
- Responsible, punctual, and a team player
- Flexible to the needs of the company and clientele
- Has basic computer knowledge; additional training will be provided
- Proficient in garment construction techniques and sewing machine operation
- Strong knowledge of different types of fabrics and their properties
- Attention to detail and ability to work with precision
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 - 40 per week
**Benefits**:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Overtime pay
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- North Plainfield, NJ 07060: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person