Alterations Associate, Fashion

Puig

. Fit, alter, repair, and make made-to-measure clothing according to customers' and manufacturing specifications .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in garment alterations, including fitting, repairing, and customizing high-end clothing to meet client specifications. Possesses strong client interaction skills to ensure exceptional service during fittings and alterations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Garment AlterationsSewing High-End MaterialsClient InteractionAttention to DetailTime Management

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Hard Skills

SewingFittingGarment RepairAlterations Equipment KnowledgeBasting Stitches

Soft Skills

MotivatedDedicatedEfficient Under PressureProfessional Communication

Industry Keywords

Luxury GarmentsBoutique EnvironmentComplicated Construction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Fit, alter, repair, and make made-to-measure clothing according to customers' and manufacturing specifications
Partner with Sales Associates in servicing clients to provide exceptional service during fittings
Assemble garment parts and join parts with basting stitches using needles and thread or sewing machines as necessary
Fit garments on customers and ensure proper sizing and alterations meet Sales Associates' and customers' requirements
Communicate with clients to understand their needs and explain the alterations process
Provide alterations services to customers in a professional and timely manner

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have knowledge of all alterations equipment
Experience in sewing dresses, altering high-end materials, and garments of complicated construction
Minimum 4 years experience in other boutique/store environments, ideally with altering luxury garments
Knows how to interact with clients in fittings
Highly motivated, detailed and dedicated, and works efficiently under pressure
Responsible and able to complete projects on time
Ability to bend and kneel during fittings to accurately mark garments
Ability to lift and carry garments, including gowns up to 10lbs

Benefits

Comp & perks

A range of learning and development opportunities
An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
A competitive compensation & benefits package
An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture