Join our newest Chicago location at Michigan Ave! 

Salary: $18.00 / hour 
Chicago, IL

We offer competitive compensation for Sales Associates starting at $18 / hour along with a clear path to promotion opportunities every 3 months based on individual performance!

The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

Career advancement opportunities for driven team members who consistently deliver strong results.

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

Qualifications:

- 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

Full-Time Availability Requirements:

• Average 32 or more hours per week based on business seasonality.
• Open availability on weekends (religious exemptions will be considered).
• Restrictions on availability limited to two days per week.
• Minimum of 12 hours availability per week

Part-Time Availability Requirements:

• Minimum of 12 hours availability per week

Benefits:

• We offer competitive compensation for Sales Associates starting at $18 / hour along with a clear path to promotion opportunities every 3 months based on individual performance! 
• Career advancement opportunities for driven team members who consistently deliver strong results.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (To eligible employees only)
• 401k plan - 100% match on the first 3% you contribute, 50% on the next 2% you contribute
• Paid parental leave (Full-Time Employees only)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Full-Time Employees only)
• HSA/FSA options
• Employee Assistance Program (Full-Time Employees only)
• Vacation & Personal Time Off (Full-Time Employees only)
• Sick & Wellness Time Off
• 30% Employee Merchandise Discount
• Commuter benefits
• ... and more!

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

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.