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Alterations Internship

CompanySaks Fifth Avenue
LocationKing of Prussia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will be responsible for conducting alterations, resizing, and restyling of all merchandise retailed in Neiman Marcus stores, ensuring all constructed garments meet or exceed Neiman Marcus quality standards. This includes performing various structural adjustments to apparel and operating/maintaining all necessary sewing equipment.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
9793
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style. Since its inception in 1924, the company has delivered one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Its unique approach combines an emphasis on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores across North America for seamless, all-channel shopping. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets. Interested in joining our team shaping the future of luxury retail? Explore exciting career opportunities with us here: https://careers.saksglobal.com/us/en/.
About the Role
Salary Range $32.07 - $40.08*

Job Description:

Tailor-Internship (6 Months)

WHO WE ARE:

Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment, unparalleled services, and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. It is known for creating the Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional customer experiences including the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal campaigns, and “Retail-tainment” initiatives. Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. It serves customers across its 36 stores, digital channels, and through remote selling. It is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets. 

YOU WILL BE:

As a Tailor, you will be conducting alterations, resizing and restyling of all merchandise retailed in Neiman Marcus stores. You will assist fitters in achieving their goals with professional assistance with fit, alterability, and structural quality of apparel merchandise.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Alter constructed garments to meet the standard of quality set by Neiman Marcus equal or better than original construction

  • Alter seams vented or unvented, take in shoulder blades, reduce chest, narrow shoulders.

  • Rotate sleeves, shorten sleeves

  • Shorten back, shorten collar, and square shoulders

  • Shorten coat, re-line coat, or remake inside or outside pockets

  • Operate and maintain all sewing equipment

  • Self-inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met

  • Complete alterations assigned tasks, as assigned by Supervisor/Lead

  • Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form

  • Complete tasks assigned by Manager, Supervisor, or Lead

  • Please note this internship is a temporary position for a period of six (6) months.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

  • Experience in a tailoring operation or industrial sewing environment, with exposure to a variety of garment styles and types of fabrics, is preferred.

  • Ability to read English and understand instruction by Manager, Supervisor, or Lead

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS GLOBAL:

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation

  • Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate

  • An amazing employee discount

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:

The hourly rate for this position is $16.00 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact the store.



 

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.



Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Key Skills
TailoringAlterationsResizingRestylingSewing Equipment OperationGarment ConstructionQuality ControlReading EnglishBasic Arithmetic
Categories
RetailTradesCreative & Media
Benefits
Employee Discount