Hiring: Alterations Specialist Company: Theory Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:40:57 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Stitch About the job Required Skills: •Clothing tailors or seamsters are needed to alter in-store pant purchases according to custom specifications and needs. In this position, the Alterations Specialist will use their knowledge of fabrics, sewing, fit, and the marketplace to alter pants for customers. •Alter hems of customer pant purchases with industrial sewing machines (straight stitch and blind hem machines). •Measure, cut and sew hems following pins/markings in accordance with alteration ticket specifications. •Trim excess threads using scissors and use irons to press hems of pants and finished garments upon completion. •Inspect altered, and pressed garments to ensure they meet pristine brand standards before final delivery, including inspection of leftover pins, and broken needles using needle detector. •Solid functional working knowledge of sewing machines such as lock stitch, blind stitch, and serge machines. •Manage sewing supplies and communicate replenishment needs with management. •Maintain brand and operational standards of tailoring zone. Qualifications: •Sewing machine proficiency (straight stitch and blind stitch machine). •Strong attention to detail and quality. •Demonstrated capacity to work independently and mange daily priorities. •Demonstrated capacity to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages. •Demonstrated capacity to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull, move, lift or carry objects of at least 25 pounds. •Demonstrated capacity to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom, repetitive bending, prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing. •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. •Demonstrated capacity to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings and weekends. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!