Alterations Associate

It all began with a woman, with style so provokingly chic that the world took notice. Today, the Carolina Herrera Brand is a New York-based fashion powerhouse recognized for creating colorful collections synonymous with fabulous style and bold femininity. With the appointment of Wes Gordon as Creative Director in 2018, the House has reinforced its commitment to the codes established by the founder, while pushing the boundaries of American fashion forward in fearless and fabulous style.

Carolina Herrera is a New York-based fashion house recognized for creating beautifully crafted collections synonymous with impeccable style and bold elegance. Our dedicated team is split across our New York Atelier and Corporate Offices, retail locations across the globe and our Barcelona based Fragrance and Make-up team.

The Alterations Associate will be responsible for all aspects of alterations, including pinning, fitting, marking, and altering of garments. The Alterations Associate is responsible for providing alterations services to customers in a professional and timely manner.

• 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 on customers and ensure proper sizing and that alterations are to sales associates and customer’s requirements
• Communicate with clients to understand their needs and speak to the alterations process

Must have knowledge of all alterations equipment and have 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
• Bend, kneel during fittings to accurately mark garments.
• Lift and carry garments (including gowns up to 10lbs)

Carolina Herrera is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Carolina Herrera, we are continually looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to join our team. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which you feel welcomed, valued, engaged, and empowered strengthens our business and fosters a culture where we are inspired to work hard, challenge ourselves, and be innovative in our thinking.

Additionally, we believe that the diversity of our employees makes us a stronger company and better able to serve our customers around the world.

A reasonable estimate of the current hourly rate is $30/hour-$40/hour USD.