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Lead Seamstress Tailor

Job in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 37955, USA
Listing for: David's Bridal
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Customer Service Rep, Retail Associate/ Customer Service
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead Seamstress Tailor Full Time

Turn Your Passion into a Paycheck – Be a Dream Maker at David’s Bridal!

If you love to sew and find joy in making dreams come true, this is your moment. As a Lead Alterations Specialist, you’ll get paid to do what you love—transforming beautiful gowns into perfect fits for life’s most unforgettable moments. At David’s Bridal, you’re not just stitching fabric—you’re shaping confidence, joy, and memories that last a lifetime. Join a team where your talent is celebrated, your expertise is valued, and your work truly matters.

At David’s Bridal, we empower our customers and our employees to stay true to their dreams and find the one, whether that means the wedding dress that matches her personal style—or the career that’s a perfect fit. We’re looking for leaders with diverse backgrounds and fresh ideas to help create a uniquely personal retail experience.

Join a company that dominates the products in their category – 1 out of 3 being sold by them and taking care of them with one of the highest customer service scores in retail!

We Make Dreams Happen!

Lead Alterations Specialist – Responsibilities

Lead Alterations Specialist is responsible for completing all fittings and alterations to the high standards of David’s Bridal and reports to the Store Manager. S/he is responsible for exemplifying friendly, knowledgeable, and technical expertise and providing superior customer service Lead Alterations Specialist is a member of the store team and demonstrate the value and qualities of the David’s Bridal brand. This role will report to the Store Manager.

Essential Job Functions
  • Welcome all customers with genuine, and friendly enthusiasm over the phone and in person, communicates clearly and concisely adapting style to suit customers by problem solving, excellent phone skills and resolving conflict. Responds promptly to all customer questions by providing product and service information.
  • Drives customer loyalty by making clientele calls to maximize appointments, builds and provides customer service. 80% for Bridal, 30% for Dress.
  • Floor Manager during peak sales times to offer fit and alterations consultations.
  • Assists stylists in closing sales by consulting with customers regarding gown fit and customization. Communicate how alterations can play an important role in perfecting the dress for her event in partnership with Alterations. Promote all alteration services and personalization options.
  • Lead and oversee all alterations fittings, sewing, steaming, pressing and spot cleaning of garments to company standards.
  • Maintains quality control guidelines and inspects all garments altered/steamed/pressed to verify pristine condition before final delivery to customer.
  • Trains Alterations Specialists in fitting and sewing techniques.
  • Ensures ongoing product education for all Alterations team members.
  • Communicate daily sales goal achieved to Store Manager.
  • Use all approved systems and processes to manage the customer’s flow to deliver a 5 Star Customer Experience.
  • Maintain high dress code standards per her/himself per dress code.
Physical Demands
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time; reach for tools and objects with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk to and hear customers. The employee must occasionally lift to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to see up close and at a distance, as well as use peripheral vision and depth perception, and be able to look at, read, and use a computer and all other electronic devices for long periods of time.
Education & Credentials
  • High School Diploma or degree.
  • Prior seeing experience required, preferably in bridal and/or special occasion production environment.
  • 1-2 years prior retail experience in an apparel or specialty store environment.
  • Prior experience with computerized POS system and ability to use one.
Full Time Opportunity – Benefits
  • Rewarding Environment and Competitive Pay.
  • Generous Team Member Discount After First Pay Period.
  • Dayforce Wallet – Get Paid Early!
  • 401K Program.
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays.
Mission and Diversity

Our mission at David’s Bridal is to embrace the ideas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It is our goal to build a workforce that is as representative as the customers we serve. We vow to create a culture where all forms of diversity are celebrated and seen as valuable.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

David’s Bridal encourages applications from all qualified candidates. David’s Bridal has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact Human Resources at  or  if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

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