Retail Alterations Tailor/Seamstress, Garden State Plaza - Full Time

About Macys is proudly Americas Department Store. Theres a reason weve been around for 160 years. Customers come to us for fashion, value and celebration. Macys is also known for giving back to our communities. The magic of Macys ultimately comes alive in our stores, and our store colleagues are the ones making it happen. They provide outstanding customer service, create a memorable shopping experience, and drive sales results. A store position at Macys (seasonal, part-time, or full-time) is the perfect way to explore the world of retail. Some of Macys top executives started their careers as part-time retail sales associates. Our store positions are ideal for forming relationships, building teams, and developing leadership skills to grow your career at Macys. Macys stores are ideal for building capability in creating partnerships, building teams, and developing the leaders of tomorrow. Macys is the Academy for retail careers. The Tailor/Seamstress role (whether its a seasonal job, part-time retail job, or a full-time career) is the perfect way to launch a career in the world of retail. Many of Macys top executives started their careers in part-time retail sales roles, or as recent college graduates into our development programs in the various functions at Macys. Job Overview The Tailors primary responsibility is to sew garments, either to repair or to alter to customers tastes and to operate on sewing equipment. Perform other duties as necessary. Essential Functions Perform basic alterations on garments including, but not limited to, sleeves, backs, sides, collars and bodices, inserting shoulder pads, altering waists, taking out hems to lengthen, shortening lengths, and adding cuffs Do minor repairs to garments by replacing buttons, mending seams, and replacing hem Provide an exceptional customer experience by ensuring the customer is always the priority Give advice regarding the fit and care of garments to customers Write up alterations tickets recording the details of the alterations being made on the garment Press and steam garments before returning to customer Be knowledgeable of styles, fits, and fabrics to better serve the customer Maintain records for alterations department Inform team leader/ CSX manager of supply needs that arise in daily operations To carry out the more complex customer fittings as needed Follows shortage programs and procedures Dependable attendance and punctuality Qualifications and Competencies High School Diploma or equivalent required Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate and share information with diverse groups of customers and peers. Resourceful and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities Resourceful self-starter, works well independently as well as part of a team, and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays Prior experience a plus Essential Physical Requirements You Will Perform This position requires lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands. Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 50lbs., stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders Reaching, including above eye level, crouching, kneeling, and stooping Involves close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Must be able to operate and perform basic maintenance on sewing machines. Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive work environment. STORES00 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. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.