Shop and Alteration Tailor jobs in Middlesex, NJ

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Alter constructed garments to meet the standard of quality set by Neiman Marcus equal or better than original construction. Alter garment to include the following:

**MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE with-Men's Clothing (Jackets & Trousers)**

-Alter seams vented or unvented, take in shoulder blades, reduce chest, narrow shoulders.

-Rotate sleeves shorten sleeves as needed

-Shorten back, shorten collar, and square shoulders as needed or requested

-Shorten coat, re-line coat, and or remake inside or outside pockets

-Operate and maintain all sewing equipment

• Routinely self-inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met
• Complete alterations assigned tasks in an efficient manner, as assigned by the Manager, Supervisor, or Lead
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form

• Vocational training in tailoring is preferred; experience in a tailoring operation or industrial sewing environment, which offered exposure to a variety of garment styles and types of fabrics is ideal.
• Ability to read English and understand instruction by Manager, Supervisor, or Lead
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure

Essential Physical Requirements

• May require some pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, or kneeling and lifting up to 50lbs with or without accommodation

Inclusive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits, including wellness and healthy lifestyle support, for associates, spouses, domestic partners, and children.
• Flexible Spending Account for eligible medical and dependent (daycare) expenses
• Disability Benefits, including Short-Term Disability providing income replacement up to 26 weeks.
• 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave, 2 weeks of Paid Family Leave, and Adoption Support of $10,000
• Paid Time Off, including 6 paid holidays, 1 week in the first year, and then 2 weeks of vacation, 7 sick days, and 2 personal days per full year of service.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with NMG matching and $20,000 Term Life Insurance paid by NMG with additional voluntary coverage available.
• Financial Solutions, including Credit Union membership, pay advances via PayActiv, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship opportunities.
• NMG Associate’s Core Discount of 30% with multiple in-store opportunities for an additional 30% off across select brands.
• NMG Matching Gift Program up to $2,000 to eligible non-profits, Hardship Assistance Grants up to $7,500 for Associates, and a volunteer opportunity hub through NMG’s All Heart Program
• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities with 16,000 online learning opportunities, including NMG’s Fashion Your Future, LinkedIn Learning, MasterClass, BetterUp, Connected Leaders Academy, 9 Associate Community Networks, and additional personalized learning experiences. 
• NMG Discount Marketplace features 1,000s of products and services with over $5,000 in savings.

About Us

As one of the largest multi-brand luxury retailers in the U.S., with 3,000 of the world's most desirable brand partners, we're delivering exceptional products and intelligent services enabled by our investments in data and technology. Through the expertise of our associates, we deliver and scale a personalized luxury experience across our three channels of in-store, eCommerce, and remote selling. Our NMG|Way culture, powered by our people, combines individual talents into a collective strength to make life extraordinary. Our brands include Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

As a woman-co-founded, majority women-led organization outpacing the U.S. population in racial and ethnic diversity and led by one of corporate America’s few openly gay CEOs, Neiman Marcus Group is proud to celebrate associates from different backgrounds, experiences, and communities. We've made it a priority to cultivate a culture where everyone Belongs and where showing up as your full and authentic self is encouraged.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our Talent Attraction process. If you have a disability and need assistance or accommodation, please email us at ApplicantSupport@NeimanMarcus.com.