Saks Fifth Avenue Alterations Staff
- Location
- Boca RatonFloridaUSA
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $16.03–20.03/hour
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a premier luxury department store and a cornerstone of the Saks Global portfolio. Renowned for a carefully curated assortment of designer fashion and high-touch client service, the brand blends immersive in-store experiences with an elevated digital offering across its North American locations.
Alterations Staff position at Saks Fifth Avenue in Boca Raton, Florida—part-time tailoring role with luxury merchandise expertise and comprehensive benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Model all Saks Fifth Avenue Customer Service Principles and maintain consistent high-level service
- Create and develop excellent customer relationships focused on achieving and exceeding individual performance goals
- Perform alterations and fittings using expertise to guide customer decisions during the fitting process
- Utilize standard sewing, pressing, and spotting equipment, as well as specialty machines including double-blind, buttonhole, cover-stitch, and leather equipment
- Follow all Saks Fifth Avenue policies, procedures, and alteration workroom protocols
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment while supporting company, store, and department initiatives
- Execute ad hoc responsibilities as needed to support operations
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of fitting and tailoring experience in high-end merchandise
- Demonstrated ability to fit and perform alterations on a wide range of garments
- Strong technical background in specialty skills such as leather, knits, double-face, beading, and fine tailoring (desired)
- Proficiency with standard sewing, pressing, and spotting equipment
- Experience operating specialty machines: double-blind, buttonhole, cover-stitch, and leather
- Knowledge of alterations industry, fabrication, and styling of luxury merchandise
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of fitting and tailoring experience in high-end merchandise with demonstrated expertise across a wide range of garments and specialty techniques.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Boca Raton, Florida, USA — conveniently close to Miami.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 16.03 to USD 20.03 per hour.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital and accident insurance), employee discount.
Culture
Saks Fifth Avenue emphasizes a high‑standard, client‑centric retail culture that fuses creative visual storytelling with commercial rigor. The environment rewards initiative and offers cross‑functional career mobility across retail, digital and corporate disciplines within the Saks Global portfolio.
About Cerulean
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