Seamstress/Tailor

About the position

The Seamstress/Tailor position is focused on providing exceptional alterations services to enhance the shopping experience for guests. This role involves performing various operational tasks related to garment alterations, ensuring quality and timely service while adhering to customer specifications and store policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality alterations on merchandise at the store location.
• Follow ticket instructions and markings based on Guest specifications.
• Accommodate Guests with on-the-spot alterations when requested by Store Leaders.
• Meet deadlines and Guest expectations for merchandise alterations.
• Use Buckle provided sewing machine and supplies to perform alterations.
• Measure and mark alteration lines.
• Pin altering folds or mark on cloth at seam to indicate alterations in progress.
• Remove stitches from garments using a ripper or razor blade.
• Resew merchandise using needle and thread or sewing machine.
• Press merchandise using a hand iron or steamer.
• Repair defective merchandise.
• Remove spots or stains from merchandise.
• Record all work and follow through on the alteration log.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked work area and inform a Leader when additional supplies are needed.
• Communicate any policy violations to Store Manager, District Manager, and/or Human Resources in a timely, confidential manner.
• Provide feedback to Store Manager, Assistant Manager, and Floor Leaders regarding merchandise handling concerns.
• Understand and apply Buckle's Code of Ethics and all Buckle's policies, procedures, and handbook.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three months related sewing, fitting, and alteration experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.