Reminder to Self: No Sweatshops!!
That job you interviewed for today? Yeah,
Overview:
Alterations Specialist Opportunity at ( Insert large clothing store name here)!
We are seeking individuals who aspire to grow and develop into true professionals. At (Large clothing store), teamwork is crucial. We encourage team members to take the initiative and actively participate in all aspects of our business. We are committed to a merit-based work environment and fairly assessing employees on ability, growth and achievement-regardless of race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local civil laws. We offer career advancement and salary increases to hardworking, committed individuals who consistently generate results. All of our employees, including newly hired part-time staff members, have the potential to take on greater responsibility and rise within our organization.
Position Overview:
Clothing alterers, sewing professionals and tailors work with individual customers to create or fix clothing according to custom specifications and needs. In this position, the Alternations Specialist will be use their knowledge of fabrics, sewing, fashion and the marketplace in order to produce and alter clothing for customers.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
* Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of clothing using needles and thread or other materials.
* Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.
* Draw and cut patterns according to specifications.
* Fold, twist, stretch, or drape material, and secure articles in preparation for sewing.
* Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.
* Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting and embroidery.
* Sew buttonholes, or add lace or other trimming.
* Alters clothing to fit individual customers.
* Working knowledge of sewing machines
Qualifications:
Requirements:
* High School Diploma or GED
* At least six (6) months prior sewing/ fitting experience in an alterations or tailoring department
* Maintain specified productivity guidelines
* Strong communication skills, fluency in English mandatory
* Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings and weekends
one?
No, it has nothing to do with what's in the job description. They want you to sit in a little sewing room and hem jeans until you die, or the end of your shift, whichever comes first.
Just think about that next time you think you want a 9-5 day job. No alterations. Period. Except for hemming pants. That's IT.
Overview:
Alterations Specialist Opportunity at ( Insert large clothing store name here)!
We are seeking individuals who aspire to grow and develop into true professionals. At (Large clothing store), teamwork is crucial. We encourage team members to take the initiative and actively participate in all aspects of our business. We are committed to a merit-based work environment and fairly assessing employees on ability, growth and achievement-regardless of race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local civil laws. We offer career advancement and salary increases to hardworking, committed individuals who consistently generate results. All of our employees, including newly hired part-time staff members, have the potential to take on greater responsibility and rise within our organization.
Position Overview:
Clothing alterers, sewing professionals and tailors work with individual customers to create or fix clothing according to custom specifications and needs. In this position, the Alternations Specialist will be use their knowledge of fabrics, sewing, fashion and the marketplace in order to produce and alter clothing for customers.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
* Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of clothing using needles and thread or other materials.
* Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.
* Draw and cut patterns according to specifications.
* Fold, twist, stretch, or drape material, and secure articles in preparation for sewing.
* Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.
* Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting and embroidery.
* Sew buttonholes, or add lace or other trimming.
* Alters clothing to fit individual customers.
* Working knowledge of sewing machines
Qualifications:
Requirements:
* High School Diploma or GED
* At least six (6) months prior sewing/ fitting experience in an alterations or tailoring department
* Maintain specified productivity guidelines
* Strong communication skills, fluency in English mandatory
* Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings and weekends
one?
No, it has nothing to do with what's in the job description. They want you to sit in a little sewing room and hem jeans until you die, or the end of your shift, whichever comes first.
Just think about that next time you think you want a 9-5 day job. No alterations. Period. Except for hemming pants. That's IT.