Salary: $19.00 / hour

UNIQLO Fashion Valley

San Diego, CA

*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, UNIQLO USA, does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Position Overview:
Clothing alterer or seamsters are needed to alter pants according to custom specifications and needs. In this position, the Alterations Specialist will use their knowledge of fabrics, sewing, fashion and the marketplace in order to alter pants for customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sew hem of pants with industrial sewing machine
• Trim excess threads using scissors
• Measure, cut and sew hems following seams, edges, or markings on pants
• Alter pants hemlines to fit individual customers
• Working knowledge of sewing machines such as lock stitch, blind stitch, and serge machines
• Meet and exceed sales goals.
• Maintain brand and operational standards (visual, cleanliness, etc.)
• Pro-actively manage customer needs and exceed expectations by utilizing the U.N.I.Q.L.O. service standard, following the Uniqlo Fundamental Principles and saying the 6 standard phrases.
• Be knowledgeable of fitting room standards and assist when needed.
• Act as cashier when required by following cashier protocol.
• Process shipment and ensure all merchandise is represented on the floor in full size runs.
• Assist management to identify and resolve issues in the store.
• Provide product and brand knowledge to customers.
• Follow all company policy and procedures & notify management of any infractions.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings and weekends

Full-Time Availability Requirements:

• Average 32 or more hours per week based on business seasonality.
• Open availability on weekends (religious exemptions will be considered).
• Restrictions on availability limited to two days per week.

Benefits:

• We offer competitive compensation for sales associates starting at $18 along with a clear path to promotion opportunities every 3 months based on individual performance!

• Career advancement opportunities for driven team members who consistently deliver strong results.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (Full-Time Only)

• 401k plan - 100% match on the first 3% you contribute, 50% on the next 2% you contribute

• Paid parental leave (Full-Time Only)

• Fertility benefits, including IVF (Full-Time Only)

• Life insurance (Full-Time Only)

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Full-Time Only)

• HSA/FSA options (Full-Time Only)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Vacation & Personal Time Off (Full-Time Only)

• Sick & Wellness Time Off

• 30% Employee Merchandise Discount

• Employee Referral Bonus Commuter benefits

• ... and more!

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