Saks Global Tailoring Associate
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 22, 2026
About Saks Global
The employer is a luxury fashion maison or high-end boutique that prioritizes artisanal craftsmanship, impeccable finishing and personalised client service. Whether part of a global luxury group or an independent house, the organisation maintains rigorous quality standards and places a premium on discreet, client-focused atelier services.
Alterations Associate — Confidential employer, London. Provide bespoke tailoring, fittings and luxury garment finishing in a boutique atelier.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute a full range of garment alterations and repairs to luxury quality standards, including hemming, taking in/out, re-lining and structural adjustments.
- Perform precise measurements and fittings with clients; advise on feasible adjustments while preserving designer proportions and silhouette.
- Work with a variety of materials—silks, wools, leathers and knitwear—using both hand-sewing and machine techniques appropriate to each fabric.
- Operate and maintain industrial sewing machines, overlockers/sergers and pressing/steaming equipment; ensure tools are calibrated and clean.
- Prepare and document alteration orders in the boutique’s workflow system; track timelines and communicate status to sales and client service teams.
- Finish garments to couture-level presentation, perform final quality checks and sign off before client collection or dispatch.
- Manage sample alterations and collaborate with design or production teams when pattern modifications are required for bespoke or limited-edition pieces.
Qualifications
- Formal vocational training or apprenticeship in tailoring, dressmaking or garment construction preferred.
- Demonstrable portfolio of alteration work on premium or luxury garments.
- Strong manual dexterity, exceptional eye for detail and an understanding of high-end garment construction.
- Excellent client-facing skills, discretion and a service-oriented demeanour appropriate to a luxury retail environment.
- Ability to prioritise multiple orders and maintain quality under time constraints.
Skills
Experience
Typically 1–3 years of professional experience in garment alterations, tailoring or a couture atelier; prior work with luxury brands or high-end bespoke clients strongly preferred.
Education
Vocational qualification in tailoring, dressmaking or equivalent practical apprenticeship; candidates without formal qualifications should demonstrate comparable professional experience and a portfolio.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
Culture
The workplace reflects the exacting standards of luxury fashion: collaborative yet discreet, with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, precision and personalised client care. The atelier operates closely with boutique sales teams and design/production colleagues to ensure seamless client experiences and product integrity.
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 Saks Global, 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 Associate», «On-site Alterations Specialist», «Boutique Tailor», «Fittings and Alterations Technician», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.