Alterations Specialist

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 a personal style—or the career that is a perfect fit.

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—apply today!

Alterations Specialists are 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. Alterations Specialists are members of the store team and demonstrate the value and qualities of the David’s Bridal brand.

• Welcome all customers with genuine, friendly enthusiasm over the phone, virtual chats, and in person, communicating clearly and concisely, adapting style to suit customers by problem solving, excellent phone skills and resolving conflict.
• Use all systems to manage the customer flow to deliver a five‑star customer experience.
• Maintain all service levels by being prepared, welcoming, meeting the needs, and being there for all our customers. This includes all operational checklist tasks and meeting customers’ emotional and practical needs.
• Provide an exceptional service experience to multiple customers at one time, contributing to the store achievement of Five‑Star Customer Service.
• Proactively address customer concerns with confidence; know when to Escalate and partner with the leadership team.
• Communicate how alterations can play an important role in perfecting the dress for the event in partnership with Alterations. Promote all alteration services and personalization options.
• Assist stylists in closing sales by consulting with customers regarding gown fit and customization.
• Maintain store‑standards to support a flawless shopping experience.
• Maintain a high standard of dress that complies with the Dress Code Policy.
• Greet and escort all alterations customers to and from alterations appointments.
• Maintain quality control guidelines and inspect all garments altered, steamed, and pressed to verify pristine condition before final delivery to customer.
• Respond promptly to all customer questions by providing product and service information.
• Build long‑term relationships with customers to exceed customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Maintain inventory management by processing special orders, pick‑ups, and ensuring first‑quality standards for all merchandise.
• Ensure that alteration pricing is at company standards.
• Manage all alterations, fittings, and sewing, steaming, pressing, and spot cleaning of garments to company standards.
• Resolve customer service issues swiftly and effectively, complying with company guidelines.
• Support all cash wrap behaviors and process transactions with accuracy to make every customer feel celebrated.
• Maintain the alterations room so that it is consistently clean and well‑organized.
• Perform duties and tasks as assigned by store management.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally 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; lift or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must see up close and at distance, use peripheral vision and depth perception, and be able to read and use a computer, electronic devices, and phones for long periods of time.

• High school diploma or equivalent degree.
• 1–2 years prior retail experience in an apparel or specialty store environment.
• Prior sewing experience required, preferably in bridal and/or special occasion production environment.
• Prior experience with computerized POS (Point of Sale) system is a plus.

• Rewarding Environment and Competitive Pay
• Team Bonus
• Dayforce Wallet – Get Paid Early!
• Generous Team Member Discount After First Pay Period
• Vision Care
• Supplemental Insurances – Critical Illness, Hospital…