Seng Couture is looking for experienced seamstresses to join our Alterations Team who are knowledgeable and experienced in executing alterations and tailoring services to a variety of different styled gowns and fabrications. A Seng Couture seamstress is also open-minded to applying and expanding their knowledge, courteous and is a team player and leader when it comes to working with fellow seamstresses, stylists, managers, and clientele. To be successful in this role, you should combine your fashion knowledge with a customer service attitude to help our clients prepare themselves for their special day.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Alter bridal gowns and evening gowns of various embellishment, such as lace, beading, embroidery work, and heavy beadwork
• Alter bridal gowns and evening gowns of various fabrics, such as silks, mikado, satin, tulle, charmeuse, lining, stretch knit, and illusion netting
• Perform all the work assigned by the Alterations Managers
• Meet productivity standards
• Communicate supply needs to the Alterations Managers
• Ensure that the alterations studio, work areas, and all fitting areas are kept organized, clean and safe for all employees and customers
• Communicate machine or equipment repair needs to the Alterations Managers

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in altering bridal gowns and evening gowns
• Has worked with various fabrics, such as lace, beading, embroidery work, and heavy beadwork, silks, mikado, satin, tulle, charmeuse, lining, stretch knit, and illusion netting
• Knowledgeable in using industrial sewing machines
• Speak and write in English; bilingual is a plus
• Has reliable transportation
• Able to work on weekdays and weekends, on major federal holidays and overtime
• Responsible, punctual, and a team player
• Flexible to the needs of the company and clientele
• Has basic computer knowledge; additional training will be provided

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Why are you applying and what can you bring to the table?

Experience:

• Alterations: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Portuguese (Preferred)
• Arabic (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• North Plainfield, NJ 07060 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• North Plainfield, NJ 07060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person