- Location
- Newport Beach California USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
About Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus is an established U.S. luxury department store renowned for a curated assortment of high-end fashion, accessories and lifestyle products and for creating exceptional customer experiences. The brand is positioned within the Saks Global portfolio and is recognized for elevated in-store activations, exclusive events and a service-led retail philosophy.
The Tailor performs alterations, resizing, and restyling on merchandise retailed in Neiman Marcus stores, supporting fitters with guidance on fit, alterability, and garment construction. The role includes a salary range of $31.26–$39.07, with starting pay determined by location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Role & Responsibilities
- Alter constructed garments to meet or exceed Neiman Marcus quality standards and match or improve on the original construction.
- Alter vented or unvented seams; take in shoulder blades, reduce the chest, and narrow shoulders.
- Rotate and shorten sleeves.
- Shorten the back and collar, and square shoulders.
- Shorten or re-line coats, or remake inside or outside pockets.
- Operate and maintain sewing equipment.
- Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality standards.
- Complete alterations tasks assigned by the Supervisor or Lead.
- Interpret instructions provided in written and oral form.
- Complete tasks assigned by the Manager, Supervisor, or Lead.
- Conduct alterations, resizing, and restyling of merchandise retailed in Neiman Marcus stores.
- Assist fitters with professional guidance on fit, alterability, and the structural quality of apparel.
Qualifications
- Experience in a tailoring operation or industrial sewing environment, with exposure to a variety of garment styles and fabric types, is preferred.
- Ability to read English and understand instructions from a Manager, Supervisor, or Lead.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Skills
Experience
Experience in a tailoring operation or industrial sewing environment is preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Newport Beach, California, USA, with easy access to Los Angeles.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; employee discount; and career advancement opportunities.
Culture
Neiman Marcus emphasizes an elevated, customer-centric retail culture where meticulous service and attention to detail define the in-store experience. The retailer promotes a collaborative environment with clear pathways for career progression across retail, distribution, digital and corporate functions.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Neiman Marcus, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Alterations Specialist», «Alterations Tailor», «Garment Alterations Associate», «Clothing Alterations Specialist», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.