Fixed Hourly Rate: $20.00

Santa Clara, California

The fixed hourly rate is based on the qualifications for the position, including but not limited to, expected experience, education level, certifications, skills and expertise, and the location of the position.  All new hires will be offered the same fixed hourly rate.  

We offer competitive compensation for Retail Alteration Specialist staff with a fixed starting rate at $20.00 per hour for all new hires, along with a clear path to promotion opportunities based on individual performance!

Position Overview:

Clothing alterers, tailors or seamsters are needed to alter pants according to custom specifications and needs. In this position, the Alterations Specialist will use their knowledge of fabrics, sewing, fashion and the marketplace in order to alter pants for customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sew hem of pants with industrial sewing machine
• Trim excess threads using scissors.
• Measure, cut and sew hems following seams, edges, or markings on pants.
• Alter pants hemlines to fit individual customers.
• Working knowledge of sewing machines such as lock stitch, blind stitch, and serge machines
• Meet and exceed sales goals.
• Maintain brand and operational standards (visual, cleanliness, etc.)
• Pro-actively manage customer needs and exceed expectations by utilizing the U.N.I.Q.L.O. service standard, following the Uniqlo Fundamental Principles and saying the 6 standard phrases.
• Be knowledgeable of fitting room standards and assist when needed.
• Act as cashier when required by following cashier protocol.
• Process shipment and ensure all merchandise is represented on the floor in full size runs.
• Assist management to identify and resolve issues in the store.
• Provide product and brand knowledge to customers.
• Follow all company policy and procedures & notify management of any infractions.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by management.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull, move, lift or carry objects of at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom, repetitive bending, prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., or 6 months retail or related experience.

Full-Time Availability Requirements:

• Average 32 or more hours per week based on business seasonality. 
• Restrictions on availability are limited to three (3) days with only one (1) restriction permitted Friday-Sunday (religious exemptions will be consider ed).
• Of the three (3) restrictions permitted at least one (1) restriction must be time-based .
• Both days off must be within the same workweek (Monday – Sunday). 
• All full-time employees must be available for a minimum of a 5-day workweek.

Benefits:

• 401k plan - 100% match on the first 3% you contribute, 50% on the next 2% you contribute.
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility benefits, including IVF
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation & Personal Time Off
• Sick & Wellness Time Off
• 30% Employee Merchandise Discount
• Commuter benefits

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The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.