Saks Fifth Avenue Alterations Associate
- Location
- Palm Beach GardensFloridaUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $25.64–32.05/hour
- Posted
- Jul 28, 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.
Saks Fifth Avenue Alterations Associate - Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Experienced tailor wanted for luxury fashion alterations. $25.64-$32.05/hr.
Role & Responsibilities
- Model all Saks Fifth Avenue Customer Service Principles and maintain consistent high-level customer relationships
- Perform precision alterations and fittings on a wide range of luxury garments, applying expertise to make technical decisions during customer consultations
- Operate all standard sewing, pressing, and spotting equipment, as well as specialty machines including double-blind, buttonhole, cover-stitch, and leather machines
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment while adhering to all alteration workroom policies and Saks Fifth Avenue procedures
- Support store and department initiatives while pursuing individual performance and productivity goals
- Execute ad hoc responsibilities as needed to support store operations
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of fitting and tailoring experience in high-end merchandise
- Ability to fit and perform alterations on a wide range of garments
- Proficiency with standard sewing, pressing, and spotting equipment
- Ability to operate specialty machines: double-blind, buttonhole, cover-stitch, leather
- Strong technical background in specialty skills such as leather, knits, double face, beading, and fine tailoring (preferred)
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of demonstrated fitting and tailoring experience in high-end luxury merchandise environments. Practical proficiency with precision alterations across diverse garment types and materials is essential.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA, with easy access to West Palm Beach.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 25.64 to USD 32.05 per hour.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, variety of additional 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
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
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