Tailor

Nordstrom

Tailor/Fitter providing quality alteration services to customers at Nordstrom. Responsible for measuring, fitting, and altering garments according to guidelines.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeOverland Park • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $19 - $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fitting, tailoring, and sewing alterations while ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork. Proficient in managing alteration needs and maintaining productivity in a fast-paced retail environment.

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Fitting ExperienceTailoring ExperienceSewing ExperienceCustomer CommunicationTime Management

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Hard Skills

FittingTailoringSewingAlterationsMeasurement

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationCustomer ServiceFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Sewing MachineryPressing MachineryAlterations Equipment

Industry Keywords

Nordstrom GuidelinesService StandardsProductivity Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Measure customers for size, fit garments on customers, and mark areas requiring alterations
Perform and complete customer fittings on time, and sewing alterations, according to Nordstrom guidelines and service standards
Meet department and individual productivity goals while following proper processes and procedures
Utilize store technology to manage and organize customer alteration needs
Deliver customer expectations through teamwork and collaboration within the Alterations & Store Team
Educate customers and employees on proper fit, style, construction, and trend in a professional and friendly manner

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous fitting, tailoring, and sewing experience, preferred minimum of 2-3 years
Clear, professional communication with coworkers and customers
The ability to stay organized and prioritize multiple tasks and customer requests in a fast-paced environment
A willingness to learn, and safely operate sewing and pressing machinery, and standard alterations equipment
The ability to embrace a flexible working schedule based on business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
Performance-based incentives/bonuses
401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more