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Alterations Associate

Saks Fifth Avenue
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jan 2026
💰 $76,000/yr($62,000/yr – $76,000/yr)

About the role

Salary Range $30.53 - $38.17*

Job Description:

YOU WILL BE:

As an Alternations Associate, you will  satisfy customer requests and expectations for fit. Alterations, resizing and restyling of all merchandise retailed in stores. Assist sales associates in achieving their goals with professional assistance with fit, alterability and structural quality of apparel merchandise.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Perform expert alterations and tailoring on a variety of garments, ensuring fit, quality, and finish meet company standards.

  • Conduct fittings with clients, providing professional recommendations for adjustments to achieve the desired look and fit.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area, handling garments with care and attention to detail.

  • Collaborate with sales associates and managers to support customer needs, ensuring timely completion of alterations.

  • Track and manage alterations workflow, meeting deadlines while upholding service and quality expectations.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

  • Vocational training in alterations. Experience in an alteration operation or industrial environment that offers exposure to a variety of garments styles and types of fabrics is ideal.

  • Experience as a sewing machine operator is important.

  • Strong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and sewing techniques.

  • Ability to perform precise fittings and provide expert recommendations to clients.

  • Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to craftsmanship and quality.

  • Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

  • Customer service orientation with strong communication and collaboration skills

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT BERGDORF GOODMAN:

  •  Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation

  • Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate

  • Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

  • An amazing employee discount

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:

The [starting salary/hourly rate] for this position is between [$XX,XXX – XX,XXX annually]/[$XX.XX-XX.XX per hour]. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

[This position is also eligible for [bonus] [long-term incentive compensation awards].

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.



Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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