About this role
Job Description
As an Alterations Apprentice, you’ll play a dual role—part dedicated student, part magician. Our apprentice program is a great way to break into the tailor trade. This on-the-job training will set you up for a fun fashion career in our Tailor Shop.
A day in the life…
- Learn all aspects of sewing—from how to use the tools of the trade to how to make simple and complex alterations
- Master how to meet high quality and service expectations following our guidelines
- Understand how to balance your workload so you can promptly complete your projects
- Develop product knowledge through awareness of fit, style, construction and trends
You own this if you have…
- Clear, professional communication with coworkers and customers
- Basic math and measuring skills
- The ability to stay organized, prioritize multiple tasks and keep calm in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to quickly learn new processes and procedures
- A high level of ownership, accountability and initiative
- The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
We’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
A few more important points...
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
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Pay Range Details
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Other facts
About Nordstrom
At Nordstrom, we empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails. This is a place where your success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements.
Our teams are made up of motivated people who work hard to become leaders within the company, at all levels of the organization. These well-traveled paths show how hard work, loyalty, a competitive spirit and your unwavering commitment to the customer can take you and your career to new places.
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What you'll do
- As an Alterations Apprentice, you will learn all aspects of sewing and how to make alterations while meeting high quality and service expectations. You will also develop product knowledge related to fit, style, construction, and trends.
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